Africa: We Mapped the Landscape for Taxes On Sugary Drinks in Seven African Countries

[The Conversation Africa] Preventing diet-related noncommunicable diseases in sub-Saharan Africa and decreasing the burden on fragile healthcare systems is an urgent priority for governments. This urgency is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals with noncommunicable diseases are bearing the brunt of COVID-19-related morbidity and mortality.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news