Beyond the sugar tax: public acceptability of a comprehensive food policy bundle in urban Ghana

BackgroundThe escalating burden of diet-related non-communicable diseases in Ghana has prompted the government to implement a 20% excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages through the Excise Duty (Amendment) Act 1108 of 2023. While fiscal measures have garnered significant advocacy, public health experts emphasize the need for a “double-duty” policy bundle, including food marketing restrictions, ...