WHO Pushes for Higher Sugar Taxes on Alcohol and Sugary Beverages in Global NCD Fight NCD Fight
By Michael Gwarisa The World Health Organisation has called on governments to sharply increase taxes on alcohol and sugary beverages, warning that weak tax regimes are fuelling the global rise in noncommunicable diseases and placing unsustainable pressure on health systems. WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the call following the release of the
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All Eyes on the Senate: Can Zimbabwe Modernise Its Termination of Pregnancy Law Through Evidence and Consensus
By Michael Gwarisa In October 2025, Zimbabwe’s National Assembly approved far-reaching amendments to the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Chapter 15:10] of 1977. The proposed changes, introduced through the Medical Services Amendment Bill, 2025, now await consideration by the Senate before possible presidential assent. The outcome will determine whether Zimbabwe aligns its reproductive health laws with
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