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Angola reinforces its commitment to a tobacco-free future

Angola marked World No Tobacco Day with a national campaign that…
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Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Hon. Suzan Ndjaleka

Namibia calls for stronger action to protect young people from tobacco and nicotine harm

The Ministry of Health and Social Services, in collaboration with the…
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Angola steps up the fight against smoking in the face of alarming signs of its impact on public health

In light of the worrying rise in diseases linked to tobacco use,…
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Eric’s Fight Against Cigarettes in Benin

Benin: Eric Loko’s journey to quit tobacco use

Cotonou – Eric Loko, 37, is a former smoker who managed to quit after…
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Africa Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026

31 May World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) brings together governments,…
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WHO Tax Simulation Model (WHO-TaXSiM) Convening

Raising tobacco taxes is a win-win for governments

Arusha – The United Republic of Tanzania ratified the World…
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WHO AFRO Strengthens Legal Capacity for Tobacco Control Through Advanced Training Partnership with McCabe Centre

WHO AFRO Strengthens Legal Capacity for Tobacco Control Through Advanced Training Partnership with McCabe Centre

Melbourne, Australia – 23-27 March 2025 — The WHO Regional Office for…
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African Countries Step Up Action to Strengthen Tobacco Tax Administration and Regional Cooperation

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire: 24 March 2026. Twelve African countries have…
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Effective Implementation of Tobacco Control Proclamations Requires Robust Enforcement and Strong Multisectoral Collaboration

Effective Implementation of Tobacco Control Proclamations Requires Robust Enforcement and Strong Multisectoral Collaboration

Ethiopia is accelerating the implementation of its Tobacco Control…
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Tobacco Cessation: key to national tobacco control measures

Tobacco use remains the single most preventable cause of death…
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