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Uganda struggles to reduce use of tobacco 

Uganda will join the rest of the world to commemorate the No-Tobacco Day tomorrow, with health experts warning that the cancer infection among smokers is on an alarming increase.

This year’s theme, “Tobacco Health Warnings,” is aimed at encouraging the use of graphic picture warnings that have been shown to be effective at making people aware of the health risks of tobacco use and convincing them to quit smoking.

It is now five years since Uganda signed the International Convention on Tobacco Control, calling for stronger measures to reduce tobacco use. With its response to the treaty, firm commitment is being shown to tackle the public health challenges posed by tobacco. The treaty outlines the measures that countries need to take to achieve its objectives.

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