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July 28, 2026
A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study
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A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

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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.

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July 21, 2026
A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

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