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Somalia Hospital Directors Arrested for Opposing VAT on Healthcare Services

  • Somali government arrests directors of four major hospitals in Mogadishu
  • Directors detained for opposing newly imposed 5% sales tax on businesses
  • Directors argued for exemption for public health facilities
  • Hospital administrators released after three days of negotiations
  • Government-run hospitals now charging patients due to financial constraints
  • Debate sparked on balance between fiscal policy and public welfare in Somalia

Source: allafrica.com

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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