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This World Heart Day, the Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is …

WEBOne in 3 South Africans suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease and heart disease and hypertension are in listed in top ten causes of death in the …

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New study exposes political practices of food and beverage

WEBFirst evidence of food and beverage industry tactics to counter public health policies in South Africa indicates partnerships with government and calls for greater …

Category: Food Go Health

Sugary Drinks Tax

WEBThe health promotion levy, commonly known as the sugary drinks tax, was introduced in April 2018, at a watered-down 11% instead of the proposed 20% …

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STATEMENT: For South Africans, Front-of-Pack Warning Labels are …

WEBSTATEMENT: For South Africans, Front-of-Pack Warning Labels are long overdue. 18 April 2023. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) applauds the National …

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New Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla has a once-in-a-generation

WEBNew Health Minister Dr. Joe Phaahla has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform South Africa’s food policies. 06 August 2021. The Healthy Living Alliance …

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NEDLAC-commissioned report backs South Africa’s …

WEBA recently leaked report on the health promotion levy’s economic impacts affirms that the levy can play an important role in financing healthcare in South Africa. …

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Treasury announces a postponement to the HPL increase

WEBAccording to the Revised Draft Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, published 01 April 2022, the National Treasury has …

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The evidence is clear: Sugary beverages are harmful; SA’s Health

WEBThe health promotion levy, commonly known as the sugary drinks tax, was introduced in April 2018, at a watered-down 11% instead of the proposed 20% …

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An increase in the Health Promotion Levy will not only reduce the

WEBIn anticipation of the upcoming budget speech HEALA is reiterating its call on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) …

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Calls for Finance Minister to increase health promotion levy (HPL) …

WEBThe Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) and Rural Health Advocacy Project (RHAP) call for an increase in the so-called sugar sweetened beverage tax and inclusion …

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Delays in increasing the Health Promotion Levy a danger to South

WEBOn World Diabetes Day the Healthy Living Alliance, HEALA, embarked on a day of action calling on the government to increase the Health Promotion Levy to the …

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This World Obesity Day we urgently need to confront the scourge …

WEBDeaths from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are surging worldwide. In South Africa, deaths from NCDs increased by almost 60 percent from 1997 to 2018. …

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OPINION: Let’s be upfront on front-of-pack labelling

WEBThat is, of course, if you even see the label on the back of the package. On April 21, 2023, the National Department of Health published R3337, putting forward a …

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Press Statement: How we need to think about the right to food …

WEBFollowing 30 years of democracy, South Africans are facing a devastating crisis of under and over nutrition with staggering levels of non-communicable diseases. …

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Evidence to support increasing South Africa’s Health …

WEBObesity in South Africa • Drinking SSBs, regardless of other behaviours, can lead to weight gain, overweight and obesity. [30-33] Decreasing SSB consumption can reduce the …

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