[Saudi Arabia] Ban On Carbonated Soft Drinks In Hospitals & Medical Clinics

It was reported in the news that Saudi Arabia is to enforce a total ban on carbonated soft drinks in hospitals and medical clinics, following a decision made by the Kingdom's Health Services Council during a meeting held to plan national health strategy. Council Secretary General Yacoub Al-Mazrou, who is also the KSA Deputy Minister of Health, said that fresh juices and dairy products would be promoted as healthy alternatives. Advice would be sought from the Ministry of Education because of its success with banning carbonates in schools.