SPARC through our executive director, Dr Nkechi Olalare, shared reflections on the importance of tax financing for public health and the value of political will in prioritizing healthcare in funding allocation decisions. The report highlighted that none of the five countries studied met 15% budget allocation to health target, and yet there are multiple avenues of leakages of potential tax revenue. Dr Nkechi’s presentation touched on how political will can be built. Click here to view a recording of the session.