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Africa Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026

Five tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
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Africa Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026

Five tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
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Africa Region Tobacco Control Champions Recognized through World No Tobacco Day Awards 2026

Five tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
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Quitting tobacco restores hope and renews life

Namibia: Quitting tobacco restores hope and renews life

Windhoek—At 13 years old, Andre Hansen thought smoking was simply part of growing up.

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ICOPE painel

WHO actively participated in the 2nd Summit on Healthcare Integration in Portuguese-speaking countries

Praia, Cabo Verde.

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Tanzania Strengthens Cross-Border Preparedness Against Ebola Through Regional Collaboration

Tanzania Strengthens Cross-Border Preparedness Against Ebola Through Regional Collaboration

Kagera — As part of its commitment to strengthening health security under the National Action Plan for Health Security (NAPHS) and protecting communities from p

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Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Accelerating regional action to advance mental health care in Africa

Johannesburg — Mental health experts, policymakers, civil society organizations and partners from more than twenty African countr

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IA Generation

The Knowledge Centre of the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is strengthening the skills of national experts in tobacco taxation.

Praia, Cabo Verde. With the aim of creating a learning platform to facilitate the exchange of expe

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