Health Financing Experts Decry Illicit Cross-Border Trade That Derails Health Tax Efficiencies
Illicit trade in tobacco costs African governments an estimated $3 billion annually in lost tax revenues, according to a 2025 Vital Strategies report. Experts warn that these losses not only weaken fiscal space but also derail the health benefits of excise taxes meant to curb noncommunicable diseases. Health financing experts and government officials are warning […]
