Dire Dawa Administration Introduces New Fee Rates for Food and Health Services

The Dire Dawa Health Bureau has issued a new service fee directive (Directive No. 20/2019) covering food, medicine, health institutions, and professional licensing. The administration stated that the new rates are designed to ensure fair service delivery while accounting for current operational costs. Fees apply to various establishments, including hospitals, pharmacies, hotels, restaurants, and beauty salons, as well as the licensing of health professionals. Payments can be made via cash, bank transfer, debit/credit card, or digital payment systems. The directive also specifies fees for the certification of discarded products like expired medicines and food.