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South Sudan urged to cut taxes on essential medicines

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Public health consultant Arkangelo Modesto is calling on the South Sudanese government to establish a national medicines depot and reduce taxes on essential products to improve access and affordability. At the Zach Business Forum at the University of Juba, he also advocated inspecting imported medicines and drawing up a national list of essential medicines, according to Eye Radio.

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