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European sugar tax policy and regulation

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Poland approves draft to tighten sugar tax regulations

Discussions regarding sugar taxes in Poland and Ireland have focused on the effectiveness of fiscal policies in combating obesity. In Poland, a tax implemented in 2021 led to significant product reformulation, with the s

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Philippines 2027 national budget proposal

5 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Philippine House approves 2027 budgets for DOH, PhilHealth, and DSWD

The Philippine government has proposed a ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027, representing a 6 percent increase over the previous year. The proposal aims to allocate 17 percent of funds to education and manpower, 25 p

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Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

57 clusters · 201 sources · last updated

Latest: Indonesia wildfires cause respiratory illness in 175,000 people

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By late September, nearly 896,000 hectares have burned since January. The Nusantara Atlas pla

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Taiwan faces rising influenza and enterovirus outbreaks

15 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Hong Kong and Taiwan launch influenza vaccination drives

Taiwan continues to face a complex infectious disease landscape as influenza and enterovirus outbreaks rise simultaneously. Between September 8 and September 14, influenza outpatient visits increased by 16.5% in a single

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European school mobile phone and digital restrictions

9 clusters · 71 sources · last updated

Latest: Catalonia proposes banning AI in classrooms for students under 14

European educational authorities are moving toward restricting mobile phone use in schools to improve student concentration and mental wellbeing. In Sweden, a new national law requires compulsory school students to surre

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Philippines storm and monsoon damage reaches ₱12.4B

26 clusters · 50 sources · last updated

Latest: PAGASA warns of thunderstorms and flood risks in Visayas and Mindanao

By September 15, 2026, the cumulative impact of tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Pilandok, combined with the southwest monsoon, caused approximately ₱12.4 billion in damage to agriculture and infrastructure ac

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Hong Kong school reopening health measures

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Public health experts issue hygiene guidelines for new school year

In Hong Kong, health authorities are preparing for the upcoming school year by focusing on virus prevention and student well-being. The Department of Health has introduced student health services, school dental care, and

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