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Tax Justice Network Africa will participate in the health tax Alliance symposium taking place from 16 to 17 October 2024 in Cape town, South Africa.
Organised under the theme ‘Collaborating to Strengthen the Public Health Argument,’ the meeting will address the growing challenges of non-communicable diseases in South Africa and the need for collaboration in health taxes.
The event will bring together public health professionals, academics, and other stakeholders to discuss the role of health taxes, excise taxes levied on products with a negative public health impact, such as tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages in promoting healthier societies and generating revenue.
Participants will have an opportunity to share multidisciplinary research, knowledge, and best practices in tax policy and health advocacy in South Africa. It has been organised by the Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) in collaboration with various public health stakeholders and advocacy organisations.
The sessions will cover a range of critical topics aimed at fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and building capacity among public health professionals and policymakers. It will also seek to foster deeper collaborations in addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in South Africa and their toll on the economy and public health system.
TJNA will be participating as follows:
Date: Thursday, 17 October 2024
Session: Closing Remarks
For more information about our participation, please contact John Njenga at jnjenga@taxjusticeafrica.net