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Media Briefing - Harnessing Health Taxes to Reduce Alcohol Consumption and Harm in Kenya
Key Messages:
Alcohol consumption is a major concern in Kenya, driving non-communicable diseases, traffic crashes, violence, and il health.
Health taxes on alcohol are an evidence-based policy solution that can reduce consumption and generate revenue for the general budget and health programs.
There is strong public support for health taxes and government action; 88% view it as the government's responsibility to address alcohol-related harm and 65% of Kenyans believe health taxes would reduce alcohol consumption.
The public further supports the investment of funds from health taxes in healthcare, education, youth programs, and alcohol treatment services
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