Health taxes on tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages are among the most effective interventions for reducing consumption of unhealthy products while generating government revenue.
The side event is aligned with WHO’s global 3 by 35 Initiative, which calls on countries to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages by at least 50% through health taxes by 2035. The initiative aims to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases while generating additional domestic resources that can support health and development priorities.
This online session will focus on practical country experiences in health tax modelling and revenue allocation, while also addressing a
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