Mexico's lower house has approved a disputed fiscal reform plan that includes taxes on sugary drinks, junk food and pet treats to boost government revenue in Latin America's second economy. President Enrique Pena Nieto has pushed the legislation, which would also raise taxes on higher earners, to improve the country's lackluster tax collection, one of the lowest in the region.

Engaging health workers to communicate on female genital mutilation (FGM) is a useful and effective tactic to prevent this harmful practice, according to a recently published study. FGM, which includes any injury to female genitals for non-medical reasons, has serious health risks for women and girls, and is internationally recognized as a violation of human rights. While the health system can play a key role in stopping the practice, in some settings so-called “FGM medicalization” – when it is performed by health workers – is on the rise.

Pemerintahan Presiden Joko Widodo telah menetapkan peraturan baru tentang kesehatan. Salah satu isinya ialah pengenaan cukai terhadap pangan olahan, termasuk pangan olahan siap saji.
Ketentuan itu tertuang dalam Pasal 194 Peraturan Pemerintah Nomor 28 Tahun 2024 tentang Peraturan Pelaksanaan Undang-Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 tentang Kesehatan.

Indonesia melalui Peraturan Pemerintah (PP) Nomor 28 Tahun 2024 tentang Pelaksanaan Undang Undang Nomor 17 Tahun 2023 resmi menghapus praktik sunat pada perempuan. Ketentuan tersebut jelas tercantum dalam pasal 102 poin a sebagai salah satu upaya kesehatan reproduksi bayi, balita, dan anak prasekolah.
"Menghapus praktik sunat perempuan," demikian bunyi regulasi dalam PP yang diteken Presiden Joko Widodo, Jumat (27/4/2024).