Jump to full article: The Southern Times (New Era Corp.) (na), 2010-08-20
Author: Alvine Kapitako
Intro: WINDHOEK - The Ministry of Health and Social Services has reiterated Government's commitment to protecting the health of the nation by fully implementing the Tobacco Products Act 1 of 2010.
"It is clear that the use of tobacco kills and incapacitates many people in the most productive years of their lives," said Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Richard Kamwi.
Kamwi further said that his ministry is ready to collaborate with all stakeholders in ensuring that provisions in the Tobacco Products Control Act (Act 1 of 2010) are implemented successfully.
He said with the support of a WHO expert, Dr Ezra Ouma, a plan has been clearly laid out with indicative milestones on how to implement the Act, together with the relevant stakeholders.
"This Act is an important tobacco control tool and milestone in itself in the promotion of public health," said Kamwi. . . .
"The WHO expert will be back in Namibia by mid-September to continue providing the required support to ensure that all our targets are on track," the minister said. In addition, Kamwi said that by October 2010, the following sections would come into force immediately.
Section 15 - banning advertising, promotion and sponsorship; Section 18 - banning sales to and by minors; Section 19 - banning free distribution and rewards related to tobacco products; Section 20 - banning the use of vending machines to sell tobacco products.
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