Health Sector : Coalition Seek Funding In Line With Health Care Financing Policy Strategy

The Health Sector Reform Coalition has called for proceeds from taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages to be ring-fenced for the health sector, in line with the Nigeria Health Care Financing Policy and Strategy. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja, Dr. Muhammad Lecky, representing the coalition, said the policy recommends earmarking five percent of alcohol tax, twenty percent of tobacco tax, three kobo per second on phone calls, […]