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Tax junk foods to tackle NCDs rise, experts urge State

Fried Chicken with fries. [Courtesy/GettyImages]

Health experts are calling for governments to introduce innovative financing measures, including health taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks, and processed foods, to sustainably fund the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

They warn that continued reliance on external aid is no longer tenable and risks leaving millions vulnerable to diseases, such as cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and hypertension.

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