Event Brief
WHO Urges Stronger Taxes on Sugar and Alcohol
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 10:06 AM ET
Summary: The WHO calls for enhanced health taxes on sugar and alcohol to save lives and improve policy design.
WHO: World Health Organization
WHAT: Calls for stronger health taxes
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 11:12 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: To save lives and raise money
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