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Namibia Eyes Tobacco & Alcohol Tax Reforms to Protect Public Health
Namibia Eyes Tobacco & Alcohol Tax Reforms to Protect Public Health
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Namibia Eyes Tobacco & Alcohol Tax Reforms to Protect Public Health 15.07.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Namibia Eyes Tobacco & Alcohol Tax Reforms to Protect Public HealthGovernment stance: Minister of Health Esperance Luvindao emphasized the urgency of stronger deterrents during a policy workshop in Windhoek on Monday.Public health burden: Tobacco and alcohol use contribute significantly to preventable illnesses, deaths, and strain on the health system.WHO-aligned strategy: Namibia is committed to the WHO MPOWER policy for tobacco control and SAFER strategies to curb alcohol harm.Policy updates underway:Reviewing and amending the Tobacco Product Control Act to include products like vapes and e-cigarettes.Revising national alcohol policies to address rising abuse.Concerning statistics: Namibia’s per capita alcohol consumption (12L/year) is far above the regional (3.5L) and global (5.0L) averages.Call to action: WHO urges Namibia to close policy gaps, strengthen enforcement, and invest in evidence-based measures.
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Namibia Eyes Tobacco & Alcohol Tax Reforms to Protect Public Health
Government stance: Minister of Health Esperance Luvindao emphasized the urgency of stronger deterrents during a policy workshop in Windhoek on Monday.
Public health burden: Tobacco and alcohol use contribute significantly to preventable illnesses, deaths, and strain on the health system.
WHO-aligned strategy: Namibia is committed to the WHO MPOWER policy for tobacco control and SAFER strategies to curb alcohol harm.
Reviewing and amending the Tobacco Product Control Act to include products like vapes and e-cigarettes.
Revising national alcohol policies to address rising abuse.
Concerning statistics: Namibia’s per capita alcohol consumption (12L/year) is far above the regional (3.5L) and global (5.0L) averages.
Call to action: WHO urges Namibia to close policy gaps, strengthen enforcement, and invest in evidence-based measures.
