Pleased to share the publication of my first work for the @WorldBank, co-authored with @araujoec. This report examines the health tax landscape for tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages in India. You can read the full report here. https://t.co/zyeiNTabVH
Investing in Health is Key to Job Creation and Economic Growth. Discover how investing in health systems can create millions of jobs worldwide and improve lives. https://t.co/BkKBaSCbHG via @WBG_Health
The Task Force on Fiscal Policy for Health, co-chaired by @ Mike Bloomberg, @ Lawrence H. Summers, and @ Mia Amor Mottley, will release its latest report on Sept. 24, highlighting role of health taxes in improving public health.
#FiscalPolicyForHealth#GlobalHealth@WBG_Health
Health taxes are more than just a fiscal tool—they're a pathway to a healthier future. By reducing consumption of harmful products 🚬🍷🥤 they can improve public health and generate revenue. Discover their impact in a new blog: https://t.co/lE76s4p1hr
At the halfway point to 2030, half the world’s population still lacks access to essential health services and the proportion of people facing financial hardship due to out-of-pocket health spending has worsened https://t.co/bPmXhYIhbr via @worldbank
The World Bank officially began operations on June 25, 1946. A staff of 26 began work on the 10th floor of 1818 H St. NW. in Washington DC.
Visit the Archives site and historical timeline to learn more. https://t.co/vqc9C8E2kd
Sugary beverage taxes are in effect in 106 countries and territories, covering 52% of the world’s population. #InvestInNutrition
Check out the @WorldBank’s new Global SSB Tax Database to learn more: https://t.co/D1w9hD5Pyp
É com o mais profundo pesar que o Vasco da Gama recebe a informação que o #MaiorDeTodos nos deixou neste domingo.
Carlos Roberto de Oliveira, o Dinamite, dedicou 29 dos seus 68 anos ao Clube, como atleta e Presidente.
Te amaremos para sempre, Calu.
Descanse em paz 🖤
Health #Taxes applied to tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages are a good way to improve people’s health while increasing government revenues for much-needed investments. #InvestInHealth https://t.co/rgjYvNNNe9