Topic: Tobacco
Experts advice Kenya to adopt Sweden’s approach to curb tobacco-related deaths
Dec 02, 2024 at 06:00 AM
Experts attending a key conference in Nairobi have asked Kenya to adopt the Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach being applied by Sweden to reduce deaths caused by tobacco....
Science-led regulation championed as key to boosting harm reduction in Africa
Nov 27, 2024 at 08:30 PM
A resounding call for science-driven policymaking to address public health challenges echoed during the fourth Harm Reduction Exchange held in Nairobi....
MOH urged to relook proposed health warnings on tobacco, nicotine products
May 03, 2024 at 09:12 PM
Ministry of Health (MOH) has been asked to relook proposed graphic health warnings on tobacco and nicotine products to ensure they serve their purpose to help smokers quit....
Kenyans facing 18 per cent VAT increase as Govt considers more fiscal changes
Sep 14, 2023 at 12:27 PM
Kenyans are bracing for an impending tax hike, as the National Treasury of Kenya unveils plans to increase the Value-Added Tax (VAT) on products and services to 18 per cent....
BAT Uganda calls for urgent action to tame runaway illicit trade in cigarettes
Jul 01, 2022 at 12:00 PM
BAT Uganda appealed to the government of Uganda to upscale action to tame illicit trade after a 2021 report showed a sharp increase in the illicit trade in cigarettes....
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