Tobacco Control

HMC showcases achievements in tobacco control, including "smoke-free council hall" plan, at Qatar's Central Municipal Council meeting.

Indonesian Vice Presidential candidate Mahfud MD states that the tobacco industry is still controlled by foreign companies, affecting local farmers' livelihoods.

Illegal tobacco circulation remains rampant in South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, with no illegal tobacco factories discovered, according to health police.

Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to introduce the Public Health Control of Smoking Products Act 2023 to regulate harmful tobacco products.

Vietnam aims to enhance tobacco control efforts amid rising smoking-related deaths and economic losses, urging strict regulations on e-cigarette usage.

Efforts to ban low-risk nicotine products like e-cigarettes and oral nicotine pouches continue to gain momentum, despite their potential benefits.

Brazil to hold its first interdisciplinary conference, the "SBGMD," on November 25 in Guarujá to discuss tobacco regulation and e-cigarette impact.

The Malaysian Health Minister confirms the submission of the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Control Bill before November 30th.