
WHO launches ‘3 by 35’ initiative to tackle chronic diseases
New Delhi, July 3 (UNI) The World Health Organization (WHO) today unveiled its ambitious “3 by 35” initiative, urging nations to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by at least 50% by 2035. The initiative comes as a direct response to the rising global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as heart disease,…