Tobacco
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SA consumer advocacy group endorse using vaping as tobacco harm reduction techniques
SOUTH AFRICA – A South African Consumer advocacy group, Vaping Saved My Life (VSML), has undertaken a 12 week study that promotes tobacco harm reduction…
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Mauritius recognized as sole African country to fully implement WHO-recommended tobacco control measures
MAURITIUS— The World Health Organisation (WHO), has recognized Mauritius and the Netherlands, for completing the implementation of its package on tobacco control measures, dubbed the…
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Sierra Leone introduces comprehensive tobacco control laws
SIERRA LEONE – Sierra Leone has introduced the Tobacco and Nicotine Control Act of 2022 after the bill was unanimously passed into law on 3…
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Nigeria imposes higher taxes on tobacco and new public policies
NIGERIA – The Federal government of Nigeria has begun implementing a new three-year tobacco tax regime for the period 2022-2024 involving cigarette taxes, tobacco control…
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WHO urges African governments to impose environmental tax levies on tobacco
AFRICA – World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti has urged African governments to impose environmental tax levies on tobacco across…
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Kenyan health experts warn about upsurge of oral nicotine products
KENYA – Kenyan health experts have warned about excessive spread of oral nicotine products in the local market which are easily accessible to school children…
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Kenya, Uganda rank top globally in enacting tobacco control measures
UGANDA – Kenya and Uganda are among the top 10 countries worldwide that implemented tobacco control measures in 2021 as industry players took advantage of…
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Anti-Tobacco campaigners seek enhanced regulations to curb risk of non-communicable diseases
AFRICA – The manufacturing, sale and consumption of tobacco products in Africa should be regulated in order to limit threats to public health and safety,…