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Kazakhstan has been a regional leader in tobacco control — WHO Representative on shisha regulation and public health

Tobacco use remains a pressing public health issue worldwide, especially with shisha and other products gaining popularity among young people. Kazakhstan took a firm step by banning the sale, import, and production of e-cigarettes and all tobacco products, while maintaining restrictions on shisha smoking in public places. In an exclusive interview with Kazinform News Agency, WHO Representative Dr. Skender Syla spoke about the country’s progress in tobacco control and warned of the serious health risks posed by waterpipe smoking.
Kazakhstan has been a regional leader in tobacco control — WHO Representative on shisha regulation and public health
Policy Changes Needed For Tobacco Control

Policy Changes Needed For Tobacco Control

Dr Raouf Alebshehy is a public health consultant with a background in medicine and healthcare reform. He works as monitoring coordinator in Tobacco Tactics, part of the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath, which is research partner in the global tobacco industry watchdog STOP.

3年前 | blogs.bath.ac.uk
blogs.bath.ac.uk
Ukraine Has Toughened Anti Tobacco Legislation

Ukraine Has Toughened Anti Tobacco Legislation

Ukraine’s President on January 6 signed a sweeping new tobacco control law, 1978-IX that will save lives and protect millions of Ukrainians from the deadly harms of tobacco use. After nearly two years of deliberations, the law is a significant victory for the Ukrainian government and public health advocates.

3年前 | center-life.org
center-life.org
Representative of the World Health Organization in Egypt: Smoking is a Gateway to the 6 Most Dangerous Diseases

Representative of the World Health Organization in Egypt: Smoking is a Gateway to the 6 Most Dangerous Diseases

Dr. Naima Al-Qusair, the representative of the World Health Organization in Egypt, started her speech during the launch of the results of the report of the Tobacco Industry Intervention Index report in Egypt from January 2020 to March 2021, within the framework of the activities of the Egypt Observatory for Tobacco Control, which is responsible for the Association to Combat Smoking, Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases headed by Dr. Essam Maghazi.

3年前 | www.elbalad.news
www.elbalad.news
New Publication Identifies More Interference Actions by the Tobacco Industry in Brazil

New Publication Identifies More Interference Actions by the Tobacco Industry in Brazil

The interests of the tobacco industry are irreconcilable with those of health. The interference of these companies is a serious obstacle to the progress of tobacco control measures in countries, and for this reason, governments must protect public policies. As a way of evaluating this protection, the Global Center for Good Governance in Tobacco Control (GGTC) annually coordinates the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index, a publication that gathers data from surveys carried out by non-governmental organizations.

3年前 | blog.actbr.org.br
blog.actbr.org.br
Big Tobacco's Big Gains During COVID-19

Big Tobacco's Big Gains During COVID-19

For the tobacco industry, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned out to be a golden opportunity to build influence. In dozens of countries, as virus cases and deaths mounted, tobacco companies dangled gifts and COVID-related donations while they lobbied for preferential treatment. And governments around the world took the bait.

3年前 | www.thinkglobalhealth.org
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
Big Tobacco Industry Rides COVID-19 Pandemic as Countries Grapple for a Response

Big Tobacco Industry Rides COVID-19 Pandemic as Countries Grapple for a Response

BANGKOK, Thailand, Dec 3 2021 (IPS) - Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries in the developing world continue to grapple with basic issues such as securing sufficient vaccines and providing essential medical care for their sick. Many economies are in recovery mode as governments scramble to resuscitate them with recovery packages and build back better plans.

3年前 | www.ipsnews.net
www.ipsnews.net
Tobacco Industry Influence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tobacco Industry Influence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A new report has outlined the extent to which tobacco companies used the COVID-19 pandemic to engage with relief efforts, form relationships with government figures, and attempt to influence policy. The Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index 2021 is produced by the Global Centre for Good Governance in Tobacco Control, a partner of STOP, a tobacco industry watchdog. Notably, at least ten countries designated tobacco products as essential goods during the pandemic. Guatemala, Tanzania, and Zambia delayed introducing or implementing tobacco control legislation. Argentina and the Dominican Republic reduced tobacco taxes. South Korea's Ministry of Gender, Equality and Family awarded the country's largest cigarette firm the “Prime Minister Prize for ‘Family-friendly Company’”.

3年前 | www.thelancet.com
www.thelancet.com
Study Says Tobacco Industry Interferes Continuously

Study Says Tobacco Industry Interferes Continuously

Bangladesh has made very poor performance in the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index. The incessant interference from tobacco industry has put the public health of Bangladesh under a greater risk as the country's score in the 2021 Tobacco Industry Interference Index stands at 72 which was 68 last year, as per a study.

3年前 | www.dhakatribune.com
www.dhakatribune.com
Tobacco Industry’s Interference Puts Public Health At Risk, Says Study

Tobacco Industry’s Interference Puts Public Health At Risk, Says Study

The incessant interference from tobacco industry has put the public health of Bangladesh under a greater risk as the country's score in the 2021 Tobacco Industry Interference Index stands at 72 which was 68 last year, as per a study. PROGGA, a research and advocacy organisation conducted the study titled 'Tobacco Industry Interference Index: The FCTC Article 5.3 Implementation'.

3年前 | thefinancialexpress.com.bd
thefinancialexpress.com.bd
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