Tobacco control ordinance will be turn into law in the first session of parliament: State Minister for Social Welfare - Daily Capital Views The approved Tobacco Control Ordinance, aimed at protecting the health of women, children, and youth, will be turn into law in the first session of

Now is the time to ensure this commitment leads to meaningful, lasting impact.

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Tobacco control ordinance will be turn into law in the first session of parliament: State Minister for Social Welfare - Daily Capital Views The approved Tobacco Control Ordinance, aimed at protecting the health of women, children, and youth, will be turn into law in the first session of

The stakes are high. In Bangladesh, tobacco continues to harm families, strain health systems, and create long-term economic burdens. Strong, well-implemented policies can change that trajectory.

Tobacco control ordinance will be turn into law in the first session of parliament: State Minister for Social Welfare - Daily Capital Views The approved Tobacco Control Ordinance, aimed at protecting the health of women, children, and youth, will be turn into law in the first session of

This signals real momentum and an opportunity to strengthen protections against a leading cause of preventable death.

Tobacco control ordinance will be turn into law in the first session of parliament: State Minister for Social Welfare - Daily Capital Views The approved Tobacco Control Ordinance, aimed at protecting the health of women, children, and youth, will be turn into law in the first session of

Encouraging news from Bangladesh, where the State Minister for Social Welfare has indicated that the tobacco control law (amendment) ordinance is expected to be passed as an Act in the first session of Parliament.

Billboard Philippines X Summer Sundown With ZYN Billboard Philippines X returned with Summer Sundown, together with ZYN — an afternoon of live music, rooftop sunsets, and a celebration kicking off the season.

Philip Morris International claims they market their Zyn nicotine pouches only to adult tobacco users.

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DOH, health experts push for total vape ban to protect youth Calling vape products 'poison,' the Department of Health urges lawmakers to prohibit — not just regulate — vaping in the Philippines

The message is clear: protecting youth is non-negotiable. As use among minors grows, so does the risk of a new generation facing lifelong addiction.

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Health experts in the Philippines are sounding the alarm and demanding a total ban on vapes. This reinforces the Department of Health’s own calls for a ban on e-cigarettes to shield the youth from the harms of nicotine addiction.

From grassroots advocates and youth leaders to researchers, policymakers, and communicators, women are driving progress toward a future where the next generation grows up free from tobacco-related disease and addiction.

🌍🚭 This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women across the globe who challenge the power of the tobacco industry and stand up for healthier communities.

Campaigners say Big Tobacco targets kids via F1, call for sponsorship ban Formula One, followed by millions of children worldwide, should bar sponsorship deals with tobacco companies seeking to drive uptake of addictive nicotine pouches, 162 anti-tobacco and health groups s...

Tobacco giants Philip Morris International and British American Tobacco claim they don’t market to kids, yet they’re sponsoring popular Formula 1 racing teams that reach millions of young fans.

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By sponsoring F1 teams, tobacco companies are reaching the same young people F1 has worked hard to attract. F1 must not be complicit in these efforts and act now to prohibit all tobacco sponsorships. Read letters to Formula 1 and to Disney, Lego and Mattel: tobaccofreekids.org/Formula-One-partners

F1 is actively expanding its youth audience by partnering with beloved kids’ brands including Disney, LEGO and Hot Wheels.

Today we are joining more than 160 organizations in calling on @f1tv.bsky.social to end its relationships with tobacco companies and ban sponsorships for all tobacco products, including nicotine pouches.

Advocacy is about partnership, patience and policies rooted in science.

Yolonda Richardson, CEO of @tobaccofreekids.bsky.social and Mary-Ann Etiebet, CEO of @vitalstrategies.org, share what it takes to achieve sustainable public health change.

Watch the event at https://vitalstrat.org/4986yqi

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 
 
Today and every day, we’re grateful for all our supporters and partners who work alongside us to protect kids, improve health and save lives. 

Together, we are creating a healthier and more equitable future for all.

An undeniable statement from #COP11: "Youth are not just targets. We are experts, advocates, and innovators driving effective tobacco control."

See the essential moments, public actions, and key encounters of COP11’s youth ambassadors in this powerful recap. #FCTCSavesLives

Still, industry interference kept some measures from advancing further, even as more than 8 million people die every year from tobacco-related disease.
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Parties backed efforts to hold the tobacco industry legally liable and supported policies to reduce nicotine levels so that products are less addictive. They also adopted decisions on mobilizing domestic resources and addressing the environmental harm caused by tobacco and nicotine products.

In our “COP11 Tobacco Decisions Explained in 1 Minute” video, we outline how governments made meaningful progress at #COP11 in Geneva last week.

As #COP11 concludes, we’re reminded that global health progress depends on courage, cooperation, and evidence. #FCTCSavesLives

From smoke-free laws to higher taxes, we’ve seen what works. Now let’s scale it up globally. #FCTCSavesLives #COP11

They exchanged ideas on what ongoing involvement could look like and how a strong youth presence can strengthen future decision making. #FCTCSavesLives

Young delegates from around the world met with Dr. Reina Roa, President of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC, to talk about how youth participation can be strengthened at #COP11 and in future meetings.

“Plain packaging is a key measure to protect youth and to reduce tobacco use,” says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, CCS.

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The @cancersociety.bsky.social's latest international report points to accelerating momentum for strong tobacco packaging policies.

Globally, 140 countries and territories require graphic picture warnings, and 27 have adopted plain packaging, rising from just 9 in 2018.

Behind every tobacco control policy is a story of courage and persistence.

Grateful to stand with advocates worldwide at #COP11 #FCTCSavesLives

Their conversation highlighted a shared commitment to ensuring that young leaders are well informed, empowered and fully included in public health decision-making today and tomorrow. #FCTCSavesLives

Youth aren’t just the future, they’re the present too.

At #COP11 today, young advocates met with Dr. Etienne Krug, Director of the Department for Social Determinants of Health at @WHO, to discuss the essential role of youth engagement in advancing tobacco control around the world.

The global tobacco industry is watching #COP11 closely. Why? Because strong decisions here mean lower profits for them -- and more lives saved. #FCTCSavesLives

@ctfkglobal.bsky.social's Global Young Ambassador Cecilia Lubanga (Kenya) shares why this moment matters for everyone who deserves health over tobacco industry profits. #COP11 #FCTCSavesLives