Namibia: Government urged to scrap VAT on essential chronic medication – News

Politician have joined the growing calls for the government to scrap taxation and import duties on all essential, non-cosmetic medication, particularly those prescribed for chronic illnesses.

This comes after a group of people living with chronic conditions reached out to The Namibian this week to advocate for the removal of value- added tax (VAT) and import duties on essential medication.

The group’s spokesperson, Stephen Bellesini, stated that this appeal is based on personal…