The Lagos state Government is considering a pro-health levy on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) to boost public health and lower the rising non-communicable diseases (NCDs) burden.
Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, made the disclosure during a meeting with transparency watchdog, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), United States-based Global Health Advocacy Incubator and the Centre for the Study of Economies of Africa (CSEA).
A statement by the Media and Communication Officer, CAPPA, Robert Egbe, quoted Mr Abayomi to have said that the SSB levy would contribute to driving the state’s human capital agenda – healthier children and good nutrition – and positively impact its health and
education sectors.
