WHO European Region - Statements and events 207d ago

The Division of Prevention and Health Promotion of the WHO Regional Office for Europe hosted a webinar on Friday, 5 September 2025, to launch the new policy brief “Food taxes for a healthy diet: time for action”, developed with technical support from the Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation, Imperial Business School, London, United Kingdom. The webinar explored how food taxes and subsidies can be effectively designed and implemented to promote healthy diets and address rising rates of obesity and noncommunicable diseases. It featured an overview of current evidence and policy developments, key messages from the policy brief, expert reflections on fiscal policies, and a panel discussion with Q&A, offering practical guidance for policymakers and stakeholders.