National and regional policies

National and regional policies

National and regional policies

National Council Against Smoking

NPC

COVID-19 makes giving up tobacco even more urgent

COVID-19 makes giving up tobacco even more urgent

While the sale of tobacco has not been banned during the second wave of COVID-19 in South Africa, it remains clear that there has never been a more urgent time to stop using tobacco products. When it comes to COVID-19, smoking and vaping add greatly to the risks, says Dr. Sharon Nyatsanza of the National Council Against Smoking (NCAS). Together with wearing masks, washing hands, and social distancing, key measures for ending the COVID-19 pandemic should include stopping tobac

The National Council Against Smoking urges the public to quit and to call the Quitline @011 720 3145

The National Council Against Smoking urges the public to quit and to call the Quitline @011 720 3145

The National Council Against Smoking urges the public to quit smoking and to call the Quitline at 011 720 3145 for help. A new year presents an opportunity to turn a new page, to do things better and to live healthier. As we continue to grapple with Covid-19, it is important to keep our lungs healthy, and a sure way to do this is to quit smoking and to stay quit. When a person is infected with the novel coronavirus, the deadliest symptoms often show up in the lungs, with sign