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Using health taxes to promote improved health outcomes

Tobacco use and excessive alcohol consumption are major causes of…
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Uganda launches Global Adult Tobacco Survey report, reaffirming commitment to safeguard youth from tobacco harm

Uganda launches Global Adult Tobacco Survey report, reaffirming commitment to safeguard youth from tobacco harm

Kampala, Uganda — The Ministry of Health, with support from World…
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Namibia Joins Global Call to ‘Unmask’ Tobacco Industry Tactics

On 13 June 2025, Namibia commemorated the World No Tobacco Day (WNTD…
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Mr. Sarwansingh Purmessur, Senior Chief Executive of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Mauritius, receiving the Prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Award 2025 from Mr. Michael R. Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries

Mauritius receives the Prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Award 2025 for Global Tobacco Control efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) extends its heartfelt…
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Meeting at WHO Mauritius on 20 June 2025 with key ministries to discuss the findings and drive actions against Non- Communicable Diseases in Mauritius

Stronger Health Through Smarter Taxes in Mauritius

WHO has joined forces with VISA NGO and the University of Cape Town…
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World No-Tobacco Day 2025 in Mauritius : Sensitizing nursing, medical and other university students on the harms of tobacco

World No-Tobacco Day 2025: WHO joined Health Ministry, VISA NGO and University of Mauritius to unmask tobacco deadly products over a three-week long celebration

In a compelling show of unity and determination, the World Health…
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Angola Unites Voices to Protect Youth and the Future Against Tobacco

Under the slogan ‘Unmask the Lure’, Angola marked World No Tobacco…
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Mauritius Marks World No-Tobacco Day 2025 with Youth-Focused Awareness Campaign

Mauritius Marks World No-Tobacco Day 2025 with Youth-Focused Awareness Campaign

Mauritius commemorated World No-Tobacco Day on 02 June 2025, engaging…
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Mali : des comités scolaires pour protéger les jeunes du tabagisme

Mali: School committees to protect youth from smoking

Bamako – It has been almost a year since 17-year-old Aziz*, a final-…
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Ms Shenaaz EL-Halabi WHO Representative to South Africa

Unmasking the Appeal: Protect youth from the new face of tobacco addiction- A message from Ms Shenaaz EL-Halabi, WHO Representative to South Africa - Cloned

Pretoria – Each year, more than 8 million people worldwide lose their…
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