In order to advance toward universal health coverage, it is crucial to enhance the overall fiscal space allocated to the health sector, as public financing plays a central role. One approach is to generate additional government revenues by implementing new taxes or increasing tax rates on various goods and services. This article demonstrates how four selected countries in Africa can evaluate the feasibility and potential impact of different revenue-raising mechanisms including the introduction of new taxes or higher taxes on airplane tickets, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, tourism services, financial transactions, lottery tickets, vehicles, and the extractive industries.
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