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Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths

eriinfo.com3 hours ago09 mins

The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that the widespread…

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Africa: Most Child Deaths Are Preventable So Why Are They Still Happening?

eriinfo.com6 months ago028 mins

Global efforts have cut under-five deaths, but preventable child mortality remains a major challenge The world has made remarkable strides in improving child survival over the last three decades. Since 2000, global efforts have reduced under-five mortality rates by half. A historic milestone was reached in 2022 when child mortality dropped below 5 million for the first time. Millions…