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October 19, 2026

Lennert Veerman

Professor of Public Health, Griffith University

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Based on our modelling we recommend that governments in Egypt and across Africa increase taxes on sugary drinks.

Lennert Veerman·21 Jul 2026