CAPPA Endorses Health Tax Policy, Urges Higher Sodas Duty

A Step Forward in Nigeria’s Health Financing The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has praised the Federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will allocate revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. This initiative is seen as a crucial opportunity for the President Bola…

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Calls Rise in Morocco to Legalize Traditional Alcohol ‘Mahia’

The Push for Legalization and Regulation of Mahia in Morocco Moroccan civil society groups are increasingly advocating for the legalization and formal regulation of “mahia,” a traditional alcoholic beverage that has long been produced informally across the country. These efforts aim to address the growing concerns around public health, economic opportunities, and cultural preservation. Advocates…

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