Namibia to Revise Tobacco Laws to Regulate Nicotine Products

Jun.04.2024
Namibia to Revise Tobacco Laws to Regulate Nicotine Products
Namibia plans to revise tobacco laws to include regulations on e-cigarettes, aiming to curb their growing popularity nationwide.

According to a report by Observer24 on June 3rd, the Ministry of Health and Social Services in Namibia plans to revise the tobacco law to include regulations for nicotine products such as e-cigarettes. This legislative action aims to curb the increasing use of e-cigarettes and hookah nationwide.


According to the Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Ester Muinjangue, Namibia already has a legal framework to combat tobacco use, but there is an urgent need for regulation of e-cigarettes.


A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that tobacco use continues to be one of the most serious public health threats worldwide, causing approximately eight million deaths each year. New regulations in Namibia aim to address issues related to new nicotine delivery methods such as e-cigarettes and water pipes.


The minister called on the public to seek professional support and utilize resources provided by health professionals.


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