The groups also urged President Bola Tinubu, to urgently address the exorbitant cost of insulin and other medications for people living
The National Action on Sugar Reduction , in partnership with Persons Living with Diabetes in Nigeria, has launched a media call-to-action campaign to raise awareness of the high cost of diabetes treatment.President Bola Tinubu, to urgently address the exorbitant cost of insulin and other medications for people living with diabetes.
Insulin skyrocketing in recent times, making it unaffordable for many diabetes patients across the country. He said that through this campaign, NASR aimed to drive policymaker action toward supporting people living with diabetes through policy best buys such as raising taxes on the consumption of sugary drinks.
“Research suggests that raising the tax to this level could generate N729 billion 471.8 million dollars annually, supporting much-needed healthcare initiatives, including diabetes care,”.
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