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[Ghana] NGO urges government to pass Tobacco Control Bill

The Programme Director of Vision for Alternative Development, a non-government organisation has noted that the passage of the Tobacco Control Bill is the effective means of preventing the marketing and usage of the product. Mr Labram Musah Massawudu said
Ghana News Agency (gh)
added Oct 24, 2012 17:50
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[Massachusetts] Voices for a Healthy SouthCoast awarded more than $1 million

Will help create healthier communities in Wareham, Fall River, and New Bedford
Wicked Local (MA)
added Oct 24, 2012 11:59
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[Europe] New EU tobacco legislation is delayed after health commissioner resigns amid claims of knowledge of bribery attempt

Serious doubt is being cast on the European Commission’s determination to tighten existing tobacco legislation after the unexpected resignation on 16 October of the health commissioner, John Dalli.
British Medical Journal
added Oct 25, 2012 18:09
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Local Governments Continue to Seek Restrictions on Tobacco Products

For the first nine months of this year, NATO has monitored and responded to almost 50 proposed local tobacco ordinances across the country. These ordinances propose various restrictions which may include a requirement that cigars be sold in packages of f
Convenience Store/Petroleum (CSPNet)
added Oct 23, 2012 17:07
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[Belgium, Europe] Confidential information stolen from anti-tobacco NGOs in Brussels

Belgian police are investigating break-ins at the offices of three anti-smoking lobby groups in a central Brussels building, in which thieves stole material related to their campaigns against the tobacco industry.
Malta Independent (mt)
added Oct 23, 2012 16:08
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[Belgium, Europe] Brussels 'whodunnit' as sensitive information is stolen from anti-smoking offices

Relevant and sensitive information concerning the tobacco directive and industry was stolen in targeted thefts from office of anti-smoking agencies in Brussels
Times of Malta (mt)
added Oct 23, 2012 16:03
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[Europe, Malta] Dalligate: from Brussels to Sweden

Three observers of the unfolding story around John Dalli’s resignation offer their take on the story. . . . Dalli was vigilant, and set the basis for the Tobacco Products Directive without allowing the multi-million euro arms of the tobacco lobby to get
Malta Today (mt)
added Oct 23, 2012 09:31
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[Europe] 'We need to wait' - Barroso on Tobacco Products Directive

Responding to members of the European Parliament, European Commission President, Jose Manuel Barroso, has reiterated that the new Maltese Commissioner will be the one to take the Tobacco Products Directive forward.
New Europe
added Oct 23, 2012 09:23
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Impact on cardiovascular disease events of the implementation of Argentina's national tobacco control law

Implementation of the tobacco control law would produce significant public health benefits in Argentina. Strong advocacy is needed at national and international levels to get this law implemented throughout Argentina.
Tobacco Control
added Oct 23, 2012 06:30
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Tobacco industry myths shattered as smuggling rates fall

Tobacco smuggling in the UK is decreasing while tax revenues are rising, according to new figures released last week.
Framework Convention Alliance (ch)
added Nov 15, 2012 19:33
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