Malawi: Medicines Tax Shock - Government Silent As New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices

Malawi: Medicines Tax Shock - Government Silent As New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices

The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi's most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a conspicuous silence even as fears grow that ordinary citizens could soon be forced to pay more for life-saving treatments.

Medicines Tax Shock: Government Silent as New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Prices - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

The government is facing mounting questions over its decision to impose new import tariffs on some of Malawi’s most commonly used medicines, with officials maintaining a conspicuous silence even as fears grow that ordinary citizens could soon be forced to pay more for life-saving treatments. In a move approved by Parliament through the 2026/27 National […] The post Medicines Tax Shock: Government Silent as New Tariffs Threaten to Push Up Drug Pr…

Malawi braces for drug prices rise

By Brenda Kayo: Malawians could soon face higher costs for essential medicines following the government’s decision to increase import tariffs on several commonly used drugs, including malaria treatment and antibiotics. The revised tariffs, which were approved by Parliament as part of the 2026-27 national budget, have imposed higher taxes on selected imported medicines, raising stakeholders’ fears that access to affordable healthcare could become…

Malawi Health Advocates Oppose New 25% Tax On Essential Medicines, Warn Of Higher Healthcare Costs

By Suleman Chitera Health rights advocates in Malawi have strongly criticized the government’s decision to introduce a 25 percent tariff on several commonly used medicines, warning that the move could significantly increase healthcare costs and make essential treatment less accessible to vulnerable citizens.A Catholic health care organization to implement mental health project According to the latest Customs and Excise Order issued by the Malawi…