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[Indonesia] Mochtar Riady Honored Over Anti-Tobacco Efforts

Lippo Group founder and chairman Mochtar Riady and the group’s CEO James Riady have been honored by the National Commission on Tobacco Control for their consistent efforts to call for tobacco control in the country.
Jakarta Globe (id)
added May 31, 2013 03:28
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[Nepal] No smoking zone to be enforced in 100 meter radios outside schools

On the occasion of the World No-Tobacco Day today, the Primary Health Service Centre is set to declare 100 metre radius area outside the compound of 540 schools in 54 districts also as no-smoking zone.
Republica (np)
added May 31, 2013 03:18
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Tobacco promotion creeps in through back door

The tobacco industry is successfully using loopholes in legislation to market its products through social media, product placement, brand sharing and displays at points of sale. The new WHO Tobacco Control Database makes it possible to make comparisons b
World Health Organization (WHO)
added May 31, 2013 03:17
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The tobacco toll

Only 19 countries, comprising 6% of the world’s population, have a comprehensive national ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship, as per World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention of Tobacco Control.
livemint.com (in)
added May 31, 2013 03:16
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[Asia, Malaysia] Stop all forms of cigarette sponsorship, urges MCTC

The Malaysian Council for Tobacco Control (MCTC) has called for a comprehensive ban on the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products to prevent more smoking-related deaths.
The Star (my)
added May 31, 2013 03:14
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[Africa, Kenya] HEALTH CABINET SECRETARY TO TALK ABOUT TOBACCO USE

James Macharia, Health Cabinet secretary is this morning expected to hold a media brief on Tobacco use and the steps his ministry is taking to reduce its consumption. This is ahead of the World No Tobacco day which will be marked tomorrow. This year's th
Nairobi Star (ke)
added May 31, 2013 03:14
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[Asia, China] Guangzhou Bans Tobacco Sales on World No Tobacco Day

The sale of the tobacco products in shops in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, is banned on May 31 on World No Tobacco Day, according to Guangzhou's tobacco control regulation.
China Radio International (CRI) (cn)
added May 31, 2013 03:12
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[Asia, China] Schools, institutes should refuse big tobacco's cash

Research institutes and schools are suggested to stop accepting sponsorship and advertising related to tobacco, Cui Li, a deputy director with the National Health and Family Planning Commission, said Thursday.
Global Times (cn)
added May 31, 2013 03:11
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[Asia, China] Monitoring Tobacco Ads on Media

The Health Education Bureau at Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently monitored tobacco ads for one week earlier this month. During that time, four were broadcast 117 times, totaling 855 seconds on 32 TV channels across China. Informa
China Radio International (CRI) (cn)
added May 31, 2013 03:10
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VIDEOS: World No Tobacco Day 2013: 10 ads that can make smokers quit

Advertising is one of the most powerful modes of communication and what better than a selection of the best ads to spread the anti-tobacco message. We hope you quit.
CNN-IBN (in)
added May 31, 2013 03:08
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