ABUAD Multi-System Hospital Calls on FG for Tax Exemption on Medical Supplies
"Most of the equipment we use here are dollar-based, meaning that they were imported and when they arrive Nigeria, we have to pay customs duty. This has made the cost of medicare prohibitive," Dr. Ogundipe explained.
AKACHI NOEL 
Afe Babalola University Multi-System Hospital (ABUAD MSH) in Ado Ekiti has voiced concerns regarding the escalating costs of medical equipment and drugs in Nigeria, posing challenges for healthcare facilities and citizens alike.
Dr. Kolawole Ogundipe, the Chief Medical Director of ABUAD MSH, addressed the press during the hospital's sixth anniversary, highlighting the pressing need for the Federal Government to grant tax exemptions on imported medical equipment. He emphasized that the current duty on imported medical supplies significantly inflates their cost, rendering healthcare provision financially burdensome.
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"Most of the equipment we use here are dollar-based, meaning that they were imported and when they arrive Nigeria, we have to pay customs duty. This has made the cost of medicare prohibitive," Dr. Ogundipe explained.
In urging the government to intervene, Dr. Ogundipe stressed the importance of making medical equipment more affordable to healthcare facilities and patients in need. He called on the press to amplify the campaign for tax exemption on medical supplies, emphasizing its critical impact on healthcare accessibility and affordability nationwide.
Additionally, Dr. Ogundipe addressed the mental health challenges exacerbated by the recent removal of fuel subsidy, underscoring the hospital's commitment to addressing these issues. ABUAD MSH hosted a two-day Mental Health Summit as part of its efforts to mitigate the negative effects on the well-being of Nigerians.
