WHO calls for higher tobacco, alcohol and sugary drink taxes to save millions of lives

Raising taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease, save lives, and strengthen economies, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest media briefing on 18 September 2025. The appeal comes ahead of next week’s United Nations General Assembly in New York, where global leaders … Continue reading WHO calls for higher tobacco, alcohol and sugary drink taxes to save millions of lives