The World Health Organization (WHO) states that a billion deaths can be prevented in this century, if governments act now to reduce tobacco use. In a call for action ahead of World No-Tobacco Day, which is on Tuesday May 31, WHO has urged governments around the world to accelerate the implementation of
Batsa fails in high court bid to have the tobacco advertising ban declared unconstitutional. British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) has lost a legal challenge to the country’s ban on tobacco advertising. Batsa had challenged amendments to the law made by Parliament in 2008. The North Gauteng High Court, on Thursday, rejected
September 13, 2010
WHO outlines plans to stop children from starting smoking…
MEDIA RELEASE 13 September 2010: For immediate release WHO outlines plans to stop children from starting smoking The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published draft guidelines that aim to regulate the use of flavourings in the manufacture of cigarettes, and thus preventing youth from starting to smok Important draft guidelines designed to