The World Health Organisation (WHO) is pushing countries to raise the price of soft drinks, alcohol and tobacco by 50% by 2035 through taxation.⁣ ⁣ This is the United Nations agency’s strongest backing yet for taxes to help tackle chronic public health problems. ⁣ ⁣ WHO said the move would help to reduce people consuming the product, which contributes to diseases.⁣ ⁣ It said it would also raise money at a time when development aid is shrinking and public debt is rising. ⁣ ⁣ The WHO has been struggling to raise money for health emergencies after President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the agency. ⁣ ⁣ The U.S. was contributing about 18% of funding for the WHO.⁣ ⁣ #WHO #alcohol #beer #wine #health #sugar⁣