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NGOs unite to promote breast feeding, tobacco control, and safe water  

Corporate Accountability International (CAI) representative Tracy Hewat told on Thursday the World Health Assembly (WHO) that water, tobacco and food - are tied to development, and have an impact on achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's).

CAI is a coalition of 80,000 members and supporters around the world said in a statement issued.

"The global tobacco epidemic still claims more than five million lives each year. Full and effective implementation of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is urgently needed. Preventing the spread of the tobacco epidemic to developing countries will not only save lives, but also promote strong economies," said Hewat.

FCTC Article 5.3 provides a framework for safeguarding against conflicts of interest between the private sector and public interest on a range of health issues - from access to safe ddrinking water to marketing of unhealthy foods to children.

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