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WHO urges governments to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol

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WASHINGTON, Jan 13, CMC – The World Health Organization (WHO)  Tuesday urged Caribbean governments to significantly strengthen taxes on sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages amid concerns that these products are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries.

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