Coalition seeks taxation of sugary drinks to safeguard public health

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Coalition seeks taxation of sugary drinks to safeguard public health

A Coalition of non-governmental organisations under the aegis of National Action on Sugar Reduction has called for the introduction of a tax on sugary drinks to safeguard public health, thus reducing the high costs of diabetes treatment. It said sugar-sweetened beverages (soft drinks) contribute significantly to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nigeria, […]

Coalition seeks taxation of sugary drinks to safeguard public health
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