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Sugary Drink Taxes, Influenza, Diagnostics: The Week in Health
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:10
This week, the WHO called for taxes on sugary drinks, PAHO issued alerts on influenza, and Mexico announced plans to build a diagnostic center.
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WHO Urges Higher Taxes on Sugary Drinks, Alcohol
By Sofía Garduño - Wed, 01/14/2026 - 11:40
WHO urges governments to raise taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to reduce disease and ease pressure on health systems.
Lifetime Drug Use in Mexico Rises to 14.4%: ENCODAT 2025
By MBN Staff - Sun, 12/28/2025 - 18:47
Drug use in Mexico is increasing, as the link between substance use and mental health issues strengthens, reports ENCODAT.
Survey Shows Shifts in Drug, Alcohol Use, and Mental Health
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 23:08
Mexico’s latest health survey shows rising drug use among adults, declining use among adolescents, and persistent mental health risks.
Economic Growth / Video Game Tax Cancelled
By Paloma Duran - Tue, 12/23/2025 - 12:27
The government celebrates the economic upturn in the final months of 2025 and announces removal of violent video game tax.
Mexico Launches Survey on Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Use
By Sofía Garduño - Fri, 07/25/2025 - 15:11
Mexico launches ENCODAT 2025 to survey drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, aiding public health policies through confidential, nationwide data collection.
WHO Urges a 50% Tax Hike on Tobacco, Alcohol by 2035
By Sofía Garduño - Fri, 07/04/2025 - 15:32
WHO launches “3 by 35” to cut NCDs and raise US$1 trillion, urging countries to raise taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks by 50% by 2035.
SICT Boosts Road Safety with Medical Checks for Truck Drivers
By MBN Staff - Mon, 04/21/2025 - 11:55
SICT’s Operativo 30 Delta sets up 29 checkpoints for medical exams for passenger transport drivers, enhancing road safety during Easter holidays.
Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on EU Alcohol Over Whisky Tax
By MBN Staff - Thu, 03/13/2025 - 08:45
President Trump threatens 200% tariffs on EU alcohol in response to its 50% whisky tax, calling the bloc unfair and accusing it of harming US trade.
Alcohol, Drugs Cause Over 3 Million Deaths Annually: WHO
By Anmol Motwani - Mon, 07/29/2024 - 10:12
A WHO report reveals alcohol and drug use cause over 3 million deaths annually, highlighting urgent need for improved treatment and global action.