South African Experts Call to Cancel Tax Credit Harmful to Poor Health

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•Aliya Chikte and Chloé van Biljon are health experts based in South Africa.
•They have publicly called for the cancellation of a tax credit.
•The tax credit is linked to reduced funding for health services targeting poor communities.
•The issue was raised in a South African publication on February 21, 2026.

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▸If the South African government cancels the tax credit government revenue could increase, potentially allowing more funding for health services benefiting poor populations.

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👤Aliya Chikte(South African health expert)👤Chloé van Biljon(South African health expert)

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AFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)ALIYA CHIKTE & CHLOÉ VAN BILJON | Cancel this tax credit that jeopardises the health of the poor

Aliya Chikte and Chloé van Biljon, South African health experts, have urged the government to cancel a specific tax credit that they say negatively affects the health of poor communities. The tax credit in question is believed to reduce government revenue that could otherwise fund essential health services for vulnerable populations. Their call highlights concerns about public health funding and the economic policies impacting low-income groups in South Africa.