From rising rates of obesity, diabetes, cancer, and injuries, agency warns that the current pricing of harmful beverages is a ...

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are too cheap because they are not taxed enough, leading to higher rates of obesity, ...

The World Health Organisation has warned that sugary drinks and alcohol are becoming more affordable globally due to weak ...

As the World Health Oraganization (WHO) pushes for higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks, Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton says Jamaica is already using policy and public campaigns ...

WHO warns governments undermine NCD goals by keeping sugary drinks and alcohol cheap. Weak taxes boost consumption, disease and costs; stronger, inflation-linked health taxes could save lives.

The health organization is calling on countries to tax alcohol and sugary drinks to prevent health conditions linked to the ...

Health taxes are one of the strongest tools we have for promoting health and preventing disease,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.

January 2026 will see many Dubai changes introduced with new laws, a new routine for school kids and families and a handy new ...

Low tax rates in most countries have made sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages cheaper, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart ...

The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase ...

Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are becoming cheaper in many countries, increasing the risk of noncommunicable diseases ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) said sugary drinks and alcohol are becoming cheaper relative to other goods, urging ...