Tag:World No Tobacco Day

Health

Tobacco kills 8m people globally every year, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has ever faced, killing more than...

Michael Simire - June 1, 2023

Health

On World No Tobacco Day, pressure mounts to make Big Tobacco pay

As the global community commemorates the World No Tobacco Day, tobacco control groups – Corporate Accountability and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2023

Health

WHO urges govts to stop subsidising life-threatening tobacco crops

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged governments to stop subsidising tobacco farming. Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General, made the call on Friday, May...

Michael Simire - May 26, 2023

Sustainable Devpt

WHO raises alarm on tobacco industry environmental impact

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in commemoration of the World No Tobacco Day revealed new information on the extent...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2022

Health

Reiterating urgency of World No Tobacco Day 2021 message

The World Health Organisation (WHO) set aside May 31 of every year as a day to mark World No Tobacco Day. On this day...

Michael Simire - June 6, 2021

Health

WHO to scale up programmes to help people quit tobacco use

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative to Nigeria, Dr Walter Mulombo, says the world body is set to scale-up programmes in 22 countries to help...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2021

Health

Second-hand smoke responsible for non-communicable diseases – Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr Osagie Ehanire, has said that exposure to second-hand smoke from tobacco is a leading preventable risk factor for non-communicable...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2021

Health

1.2m non-smokers die from exposure to tobacco smoke yearly – WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, says no fewer than 1.2 million people die annually due to exposure...

Michael Simire - May 31, 2021

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