http://www.tobacco.org/newsfeed/org/wntd.rss Latest top tobacco news headlines en-us http://allafrica.com/stories/200807220417.html http://tobacco.org/news/269076.html To protect the world's youth from experimenting with tobacco and becoming regular users, this year's World No Tobacco Day campaign calls for a ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. . . . In view of this development, Health and Nutrition Bantaba joins the campaign on the crusade against tobacco use by highlighting its potential risk to the health of the people. It is indeed a common knowledge that cigarette smoking causes serious health implications and it is even considered to be a most risky habit. This is because it is liable to turn one's life around. . . . It can be difficult to give up alone, so why not ask friends and family for help, or join a support group? All-Africa.com Gambia Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.antara.co.id/en/arc/2008/6/25/no-smoking-photo-exhibition-at-parliament-building/ http://tobacco.org/news/268130.html A two-day photo exhibition themed "Cigarettes, Youths and Poverty" is being held at the Parliament Building here on Wednesday and Thursday (June 26-26) to mark `World No-Tobacco Day` which fell on May 31, 2008. House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono officially opened the exhibition, organized by the Parliamentary Forum for Population and Development (IFPPD). Antara Interactive Indonesia Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.nation.sc/index.php?art=12605 http://tobacco.org/news/267475.html Dealing with health problems caused by cigarette smoking robs the country of a large amount of money that could be used for development. Minister Lloyd addressing the contestants and guests "It accounts for over 30% of the direct and indirect costs of disease prevention, control and treatment - an enormous amount of money that could be used for education, better public facilities, roads, schools and greater economic achievements," said Health and Social Development Minister Marie-Pierre Lloyd. She was speaking at the Baha'i Centre on Roch Lane during a song competition organised recently by Belonie school as part of World No Tobacco Day activities. Seychelles Nation Newspaper nation@seychelles.net Seychelles Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.odt.co.nz/the-regions/central-otago/10603/radio-station-leads-listeners-stop-smoking-bid http://tobacco.org/news/267403.html At least 14 Ranfurly residents are practising self-hypnosis in order to give up smoking after a Los Angeles-trained Dunedin hypnotherapist worked with them for more than three hours last week. The hypnotherapy session was organised by the Maniototo's volunteer radio station, Burn 729am, when manager Amie Pont decided she would quit smoking on May 29 - her 30th birthday. As part of World Smokefree Day on May 31, two other radio station staff quit smoking, and the trio was joined by about 20 listeners. Otago Daily Times New Zealand Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.guardiannewsngr.com/editorial_opinion/article02//indexn2_html?pdate=160608&ptitle=Tobacco:%20%20The%20party%20is%20over http://tobacco.org/news/267307.html Soon, the city stood with bated breath to watch what was to become the most significant event in tobacco control history in Nigeria: Abuja taking the lead in joining the prestigious league of major capitals and cities across the world to declare its public places smoke-free. The starting-off rally would awe even the venerable rainmaker. Dr. Aliyu Modibbo Umar, the six-footer minister of the FCT, and the brain behind the ban, towered above tobacco control activists, government officials, students, banner-bearing youths, and several others numbering over 5,000 as they matched solemnly, a la funeral procession, from the Millennium Park to the Eagle Square. . . . But no matter how they manipulate the truth, the fact remains that for them, the party is over. If the Western public and governments would wake to the reality that tobacco does not belong in modern life, and give it an aggressive push, Nigerians will bury it on this vibrant Sub-Saharan soil. What transpired in Abuja is only a shadow of even greater affront against this evil in this land of greatness. Raised taxes on tobacco packs and the industry, ban of sale-by-stick, comprehensive advertisement ban, all in line with the provisions of the WHO's Framework Convention on Tobacco Convention (to which Nigeria is a signatory) will all soon follow, naturally. Their arsenal of lies and deception, like that of the failed rainmaker's pouch, will soon be exhausted. The Guardian Nigeria Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://wilmingtonjournal.blackpressusa.com/News/article/article.asp?NewsID=88838&sID=20 http://tobacco.org/news/267292.html Although Philip Morris USA manufactures and markets the world's top-selling tobacco products, the company interestingly has programs in place that aim to prevent young people from ever starting to smoke. Part of its educational arm is Youth Smoking Prevention (YSP). Through this initiative, American youth are educated on the importance of abstaining from drug and tobacco product use and abuse. Launched in 1998, YSP has worked hand-in-hand with more than 500 organizations across the country, offering resources that include a web site for parents to teach them how to develop conversations with their children about drugs, advice from experts, online quizzes and exercises plus a series of informative brochures that can be ordered. "We are committed to ensuring that kids don't smoke," said Jennifer Smith, director, Youth Smoking Prevention for Philip Morris USA. "We work closely with retailers to help prevent children from having access as much as possible. Philip Morris also actively participates in the 'We Card' program. . . . Lastly, Philip Morris administers grant support to non-profit organizations to drive tobacco-prevention programs. To date, Philip Morris has worked with Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Life Skills and 4-H Clubs, among numerous other groups that share their objectives. Wilmington Journal wilmjourn@aol.com (MELODY DENIECE MOORE OF THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE) Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.hindu.com/2008/06/02/stories/2008060257020200.htm http://tobacco.org/news/267290.html Passers-by stop to listen to speakers on dangers of tobacco at a street corner meeting organised by Vasavi Club to mark the No Tobacco Day in Berhampur on Saturday. Kailash Chandra Sahu coaxes his customers to do away with the habit of chewing gutka although he sells it at his small tea stall in the city. Some small shop owners of the city have started their personal tirade against gutka. They have understood the danger of chewing tobacco especially that comes in small pouches. But selling gutka is part of their livelihood. So, many have not stopped selling it. Kailash has come up with a unique lure to coax his customers to leave the gutka-chewing habit. He has announced that if any one of his regular gutka customer leaves this bad habit completely then he will be granted a free cup of medicated lemon tea every morning for a month. The Hindu Online India Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.ameinfo.com/160820.html http://tobacco.org/news/267144.html Alexandria City Centre, Egypt's landmarkshopping destination, celebrated the World Health Organisation's 'World No Tobacco Day' with a campaign aimed to educate smokers and non-smokers alike about the dangerous effects of smoking. The initiative saw Alexandria City Centre tie up with two local charities, Future Protectors and Good Companions, to set up a kiosk at the Centre with 30 volunteers distributing information of the ill effects of smoking and giving away mugs to visitors. The volunteer staff along with the house keeping and security at the Centre supported the efforts by wearing a 'World No Tobacco Day' t-shirt to increase awareness. AME Info FZ LLC Egypt Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.almasry-alyoum.com/article2.aspx?ArticleID=107914 http://tobacco.org/news/267039.html 'A ban on all tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship', this is WHO's call to world governments on the eve of World No Tobacco Day, 31 May. The initiative calls for cooperation with WHO to protect the world’s 1.8 billion young of smoking hazards. "The tobacco industry employs predatory marketing strategies to get young people hooked to their addictive drug", said Dr. Douglas Bettcher, Director of WHO’s Tobacco Free Initiative. Bettcher pointed out that the initiative of comprehensive advertising bans do work, reducing tobacco consumption by up to 16% in countries that have already taken this legislative step. "Half measures are not enough. We urge governments to impose a complete ban to break the tobacco marketing net," added Dr. Bettcher. Al-Masry al-Youm Egypt Thu, 29 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90782/90880/6422261.html http://tobacco.org/news/266965.html A non-smoking campaign was formally launched in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), said Saturday the official news agency KCNA. Various activities were conducted in the DPRK on the "World No-Tobacco Day" on May 31 this year, the KCNA said. The country has banned all forms of advertisement, support and promotion of tobacco goods which may encourage smoking, it said. People's Daily Korea - North Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.apanews.net/apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=65371 http://tobacco.org/news/266909.html For the second consecutive day, Libyan cities on Sunday commemorated the international "no smoking day" with anti-smoke campainers warning about the consequences of the trade in tobacco. In its report the campaigners underscored the importance of issuing legislations and to take measures to protect the society from the effects of smoking. African Press Agency Libya Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.individual.com/story.php?story=83455467 http://tobacco.org/news/266905.html Nearly 15 per cent of girl students in five provinces of Afghanistan smoke cigarettes while smoking prevalence among boys around 36 per cent, the Public Health Ministry said on Saturday. "Smoking prevalence is 35.9 per cent for boys and 14.5 per cent for girls in schoolchildren of five provinces," the ministry said on the World No Tobacco Day. It urged the government to protect the youth by imposing a ban on all tobacco advertisements, promotion and sponsorship. In a press release, the ministry said this year's campaign focussed on thwarting multi-billion dollar efforts of tobacco companies to attract young people to its addictive products through sophisticated marketing. Asia Pulse Afghanistan Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080603.htm&no=40 http://tobacco.org/news/266689.html Some 98% of local government units in Western Visayas have anti-smoking ordinaces. This was disclosed by Dr. Erwin Solas, regional coordinator of the National Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of the Department of Health, Region 6, in a PIA interview. Dr. Solas said that the local ordinaces are really very important to raise the level of awareness of the public regarding the drastic effects of smoke to human body well being because tobacco continues to be a leading global killer. Dr. Solas, who is the regional coordinator of the National Tobacco Prevention and Control Program of the Department of Health, Region 6, said that last May 31 No Smoking Day observance's theme was "Tobacco-Free Youth". PHILIPPINE INFORMATION AGENCY iloiloinfocen@yahoo.com (T. Villavert) Philippines Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.b92.net/eng/news/society-article.php?yyyy=2008&mm=05&dd=31&nav_id=50700 http://tobacco.org/news/266686.html BELGRADE -- Today is World No Tobacco Day, marked every year around the globe on May 31. According to statistics, almost one in two men and one in three women smoke in Serbia. . . . In Serbia, much emphasis is placed on legal regulations intended to fight the habit, while at the same time, losing sight of the fact that these regulations have their limits linked to the interests of society in terms of revenue from the manufacture and sale of tobacco. Radio B92 Serbia Sat, 31 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Chennai/Smokers_to_be_begged_to_quit/articleshow/3084200.cms http://tobacco.org/news/266683.html CHENNAI: The Directorate of Public Health has decided to send its staff begging on the streets of the city. On Saturday, dressed in costumes carrying depictions of the health hazards of tobacco, hundreds of health staff will beg smokers to donate their cigarettes to kick start the anti-tobacco campaign. The department — which would launch its pet project to make Chennai smoke-free by 2010 on International anti-tobacco day — will also woo people not to smoke. "By donating one cigarette, people can save at least 14 minutes of their lives," says deputy health director Dr Selvavinayakam, who has been working on the project. While the city police and other enforcement agencies would start cracking the whip by fining people who smoke in public places – including auditoriums, cinemas, educational institutions and hotels – the health department would start massive awareness campaigns with a whopping Rs 5 crore grant it received from New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Times of India India Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT