Tag:Sugar-sweetened beverages

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Nigeria SSB tax: Starting early is key to healthy citizenry

As Nigeria grapples with the steady increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), the role of sugary drinks as a contributing factor to this trend cannot be ignored. The Nigerian government's implementation of a tax...

Michael Simire - May 22, 2023

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Health for all: SSB taxes towards improved healthcare access

As we commemorate the 2023 World Health Day, it is an opportune moment to reflect on the state of healthcare and access to medical...

Michael Simire - April 7, 2023

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World Obesity Day: Govt urged to address growing obesity crisis through SSB Tax

As Nigeria joins the global community to commemorate World Obesity Day on Saturday, March 4, 2023, the Federal Government has been reminded about the...

Michael Simire - March 4, 2023

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Benefits of SSB tax outweigh other considerations – Expert

Pharmacist, Barnabas Yahaya, is Provider Behaviour Change Officer with Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria. He is a member of the Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Tax Coalition which comprises of...

Michael Simire - February 18, 2023

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Prioritising health over profit through sugar sweetened beverages tax

It is easy to consume large quantities of sugary drinks because of their availability, affordability, and sizes. Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) are beverages that...

Michael Simire - January 20, 2023

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Govt urged to stand firm on proposed increase of sugar sweetened beverages tax

The Federal Government of Nigeria has been told to be very firm in defending the health of the country by enacting the proposed N20/litre...

Michael Simire - December 20, 2022

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Coalition for Policy Advocacy on sugar-sweetened beverages tax launched

To commemorate the 2022 World Diabetes Day marked annually on November 14, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) held a webinar on Monday,...

Michael Simire - November 21, 2022

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