VAST-GHANA Urges Government to Increase Unhealthy Product Taxes
The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST-Ghana), a leading civil society organisation, has called on the government to significantly increase excise tax rates on harmful products.
These products include tobacco, alcohol, sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), and ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in the upcoming 2026 Budget Statement.
VAST-Ghana argues that this move is essential for both strengthening public health and boosting domestic revenue mobilisation.
The call was issued in a press statement on October 21, 2025, by VAST-Ghana Executive Director Labram Musah, who asserts that Ghana is at a "fiscal and public health crossroads" and must capitalise on the proven success of the Excise Duty Amendment Act, 2023, by further reviewing tax rates upward.
Author's summary: VAST-GHANA calls for tax increase on unhealthy products.
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