Government urged to earmark some percentages of the excise taxes for healthcare
Source: GNA
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Vision for Alternative Development (VALD) Ghana has officially launched the findings of a rapid study on tobacco industry interference and the passage of the Excise Duty Amendment Act 2023. The report sheds light on strategies and tactics employed by the tobacco industry and its allies to influence the passage of Ghana’s Excise Duty Amendment Act, […]
Tobacco industry interferences hindering public health progress-VALD Ghana
Vision for Alternative Development (VALD) Ghana has officially launched the findings of a rapid study on tobacco industry interference and the passage of the Excise Duty Amendment Act 2023. The report sheds light on strategies and tactics employed by the tobacco industry and its allies to influence the passage of Ghana’s Excise Duty Amendment Act, […]
Group advocates for increased taxes on tobacco and alcohol
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Implementation of Excise Duty Amendment Act 2023 shows positive signs-Customs
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Stakeholders meeting on implementation of Excise Duty Amendment Act held
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Excise Duty Amendment Act is critically important; It Will curb premature deaths caused by NCDs
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