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EABC Warns Against Trade Barriers as Ebola Outbreak Tests East Africa’s Cross Border Systems

East Africa’s private sector is warning that the Ebola outbreak must not be allowed to paralyze trade. The East African Business Council (EABC) has urged governments to coordinate health measures across borders, while health ministers and international agencies stress that reactive closures could worsen risks by driving movement underground. The East African Business Council (EABC) […]

June 6, 2026 By Kevin Githuku Wanai 0

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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 […]

November 30, 2025 By Kevin Githuku Wanai 0

EABC Warns Against Trade Barriers as Ebola Outbreak Tests East Africa’s Cross Border Systems

Health Financing Experts Decry Illicit Cross-Border Trade That Derails Health Tax Efficiencies

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