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Alcohol, tobacco and food giants blocking health reforms, says WHO

By Ryan Kerubo | 2mos ago
Alcohol on a coffee table with a cigarette and an ashtray. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

WHO says large alcohol, tobacco and ultra-processed food companies are blocking health reforms

The World Health Organization (WHO) has accused large alcohol, tobacco and ultra-processed food companies of undermining global efforts to improve public health.

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