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[Nigeria] NGO urges National Assembly to pass tobacco control bill into law

The Youth Action on Tobacco Control and Health (YATCH), an NGO, on Saturday urged the National Assembly to pass the National Tobacco Control Bill. The NGO also appealed to the law makers to ensure that President Goodluck Jonathan signed it into law.
Daily Times of Nigeria (ng)
added Jun 4, 2013 09:44
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[UK] Adverts warn of passive smoking risk

Smokers are being reminded of the dangers of second-hand smoke in a government advertising campaign. The TV and online adverts in England will outline the risk to children of people lighting up in cars and homes.
BBC Online
added Jun 4, 2013 02:36
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[Asia, Malaysia] New measures to be introduced to tighten tobacco control

A slew of reforms will be introduced to tighten tobacco control, including banning direct and indirect promotion of tobacco products and reducing the nicotine content in cigarettes by 2015. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said the graphic h
The Star (my)
added Jun 2, 2013 19:38
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[Louisiana] VIDEO EXTRA Still smoking? You probably want to quit

A state and national campaign emphasizes that talking with your doctor is one of the best things you can do.
Thibodaux (LA) Daily Comet
added Jun 2, 2013 19:39
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[Asia, Bangladesh] EDITORIAL: Making a killing

Now they're here reaping unimaginable profits, selling cigarettes to poor, unsuspecting consumers ... mandate that they contribute funds for public health, as they do in the West. This should be the price for the privilege of being allowed to sell their
Dhaka Tribune (bd)
added Jun 2, 2013 11:16
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Russia tries to kick habit with anti-smoking law

Tobacco restrictions came into force in Russia on Saturday which President Vladimir Putin hopes will create a healthier workforce and help reverse a population decline, but they face stiff opposition in a country where four in ten people smoke.
Reuters
added Jun 2, 2013 10:54
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[Russia] Putin Risks Ire of Smokers with Ban in Public Places

Russians are among the heaviest smokers in the world, with the four in ten figure - which includes children - comparing to 27% in the United States and 30% in France, according to the World Health Organisation. Life expectancy in Russia is is 69, agains
IBTimes (uk)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:49
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[Africa, Gambia] WHO official highlights risks of tobacco use

Students participate in a march to mark the World No Tobacco Day, in Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, May 31, 2013. Dr Thomas Sukwue, a WHO representative in Gambia, also said 600,000 people killed by tobacco are non-smokers exposed to second-hand smo
China Internet Information Center (cn)
added Jun 2, 2013 10:18
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[Africa] Niger To Ban Cigarette Advert, Promotions

Niger state government is ready to domesticate a bill to outlaw public smoking in the state if the original bill is eventually passed into law by the National assembly. The commissioner for Health and Hospital Services, Dr. Ibrahim Babamini Sule, state
Leadership (ng)
added Jun 2, 2013 09:56
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Zambia contemplates banning tobacco adverts

Minister of Heath Joseph Kasonde has disclosed that Zambia was among many countries in the world that have embraced the World Health Organization (WHO) framework convention on tobacco control. ... said he will submit the proposal to ban tobacco sponsors
Lusaka Times (zm)
added Jun 2, 2013 09:52
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