CSOs ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP On the Taxation of SBs and other UPPs In Cameroon

🍎 Healthy Food Choices Matter! 🥦

On June 2nd, Value Health Africa was proud to take part in a landmark workshop in Yaoundé, hosted by the Cameroon Non-Communicable Disease (#NCD) Alliance, and led by RADA. The gathering brought together a dynamic coalition of Civil Society Organizations (#CSOs) under the banner of the Coalition for the Promotion of Healthy Diets in Cameroon. 🇨🇲

💬 Value Health Africa, through its Program Lead for NCDIs, actively contributed to this critical dialogue—amplifying the urgent call for healthier food choices and stronger food policies to combat the rising tide of non-communicable diseases.

⚠️ Why Does This Matter?

Ultra-Processed Products (UPPs) and Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SBs) are driving up rates of:

    Diabetes 🩸
    Hypertension 💓
    Obesity ⚖️
    Other NCDs 🧠

To protect public health, CSOs discussed advocacy strategies that include pushing for taxation on harmful food and beverage companies. 💰🚫

🔜 What’s Next?

In the coming weeks, Value Health Africa and partners will be mobilizing communities, raising awareness, and pushing for policies that:

✅ Regulate unhealthy foods
✅ Promote nutritious diets
✅ Protect future generations 👶🏽

📢 Join the movement!
Spread the word. Advocate for change. Your voice can help shape a healthier Cameroon.

🔗 #TaxSBsandUPPs, #HealthyfoodchoicesMatter | #RegulateUPPs | #SaveTheNextGeneration | #FoodHealthAdvocacy | #ValueHealthAfrica