Son Dao
daotheson.bsky.social
Son Dao
@daotheson.bsky.social
Researcher: #Economics #PublicPolicy #HealthFinancing #Taxation #TobaccoControl #AlcoholControl, #CDoH #MachineLearning #BigData #SocialListening
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New report on the role of health taxes in Africa’s future.

As #NCDs surge, health taxes are a proven way to save lives. See how targeted taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks can reduce harmful consumption, generate revenue and ease pressure on health systems.

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July 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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ALERT: World leaders meet in Sept. to adopt a UN Declaration on #NCDs - diseases that kill 40M+ each year. But industry influence is weakening the declaration. Govts must put health over profit. Read our statement on 7 key areas where commitments must be restored: vitalstrat.org/3H4wo30
July 25, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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What if one public health policy could:

1️⃣ Save lives
2️⃣ Reduce disease
3️⃣ Raise revenue

Higher health taxes would save 50 million lives over 50 years. Learn how health taxes deliver a triple win: www.vitalstrategies.org/healthtaxes

It's time to fix the price on health. #Tax4Health #HealthTaxes
July 9, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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The health sector needs to be even more creative in its fight against big tobacco.

In @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social,‬ our President and CEO Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. calls for new regulations to reduce the appeal of tobacco products and an increase in tobacco taxes.

Read more: vitalstrat.org/44Bf7pU
Public Health Can Out-Innovate Big Tobacco - Health Policy Watch
As the tobacco industry continues to innovate to preserve its market appeal, the health sector needs to become even more creative – advocating for new
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July 7, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Today, we're joining @who.int's "3 by 35" initiative, calling on countries to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks by 50% by 2035.

Learn more: www.who.int/initiatives/...

#Tax4Health
July 2, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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In a major win for public health in Vietnam, taxes on tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks are increasing. These reforms are backed by global evidence: health taxes save lives.

Read more: vitalstrat.org/4lCJNhx

Our Statement: vitalstrat.org/4knNOp8
Việt Nam passes new excise tax law to protect public health and environment
The revised law, passed with overwhelming support, introduces phased tax hikes on alcohol, beer, and cigarettes, with full implementation set by 2031.
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July 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Raising alcohol taxes is one of the most effective ways to reduce harm. That’s the message from our RESET Alcohol initiative partners, who gathered in Mexico City to share lessons learned and build momentum for stronger alcohol policies. vitalstrat.org/4kPatve
Alcohol Taxes for Public Health: The Watchword is Progress
At the second annual Partner Meeting of the RESET Alcohol initiative, over 60 participants from four countries and key international organizations shared critical advances and learnings from two years...
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June 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Register now to join us at #VitalTalks on Tuesday, June 17: vitalstrat.org/4mCOjO9

Hear from Yolonda C. Richardson @tobaccofreekids.bsky.social and Mary-Ann Etiebet, M.D. @vitalstrategies.org on the role of advocacy in driving policies that reduce tobacco use and advance public health.
June 9, 2025 at 7:13 PM