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Malaysia boosts tax on sugary beverages

September 15, 2024 Abhijeet0Tagged consumer awareness, diabetes prevention, excise tax, fiscal policy, food and beverage industry, health education, health ministry, health policy, healthcare funding, healthier food options, Malaysia, National Health Fund, non-communicable diseases, nutrition, obesity crisis, public health, sugar consumption reduction, sugar tax, sugar-sweetened beverages, sugary beverages, tax incentives

Malaysia has recently announced an increase in taxes on sugary beverages, a move aimed at combating rising health issues such as obesity and diabetes. The sugar tax, initially implemented in July 2019, has seen significant developments, with plans to expand its scope to include premixed drinks starting March 1, 2024. This expansion reflects a growing […]

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mpox cases india

September 9, 2024 Abhijeet0Tagged clade 2, contact tracing, first case, global health, health ministry, health preparedness, india, isolation, monkeypox, mpox, outbreak, public awareness, public health emergency, risk assessment, stable condition, symptoms, travel-related infection, vaccination, WHO, young male, zoonotic disease

India has confirmed its first case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) on September 9, 2024. This case marks a significant moment in the country’s public health landscape, especially as it comes amidst a global resurgence of the virus. Here’s a detailed overview of the situation, the response from health authorities, and what it means […]

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