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Twelve countries sign UN treaty to combat illegal tobacco trade
Twelve countries today signed a new United Nations treaty that aims to counter the illegal tobacco trade, which undermines regulation policies and represents a burden for health care systems.
Jan 10, 2013
UN News Service
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Jan 12, 2013 22:32
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[South Africa] SA signs tobacco smuggling treaty
South Africa has signed a new international treaty that aims to stop the smuggling of tobacco, the National Council Against Smoking said on Friday.
Jan 11, 2013
The Independent Online (IOL) / The Post (za)
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Jan 12, 2013 11:29
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Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products opened for signature
The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, adopted by the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in November, was opened for signature by the Parties in a ceremony at WHO Headquarters.
Jan 10, 2013
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Jan 11, 2013 09:19
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Alcohol and Smoking Cause 36 Million Deaths Worldwide
"Noncommunicable diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide," said Douglas Bettcher, one of the leaders of the World Health Organization (WHO) in the last report about death causes in the world. According to the document, these diseases cause 36
Jan 10, 2013
Salem-news.com
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Jan 11, 2013 08:34
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Twelve countries sign UN treaty to combat illegal tobacco trade
Representatives from France, Gabon, Libya, Myanmar, Nicaragua, Panama, the Republic of Korea, South Africa, Syria, Turkey and Uruguay signed the UN Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products during a ceremony at the UN World Health Organizat
Jan 10, 2013
WebWire
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Jan 11, 2013 08:16
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New Health Protocol Targets Cigarette Smuggling
The World Health Organization opened for signature Thursday the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. The protocol, which was adopted by the parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in November, aims to reduce tobacco
Jan 10, 2013
VOANews.com (Voice of America)
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Jan 10, 2013 19:29
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[Africa] WHO opens protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products for signature
The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, adopted by the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in November, has now been opened for signature by the Parties to the WHO.
Jan 10, 2013
Africa Science News Service (ASNS) (ke)
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Jan 10, 2013 10:25
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Tobacco industry monitoring database
articles related to the tobacco industry and groups and individuals that operate to advance goals that benefit the tobacco industry’s interests. Whenever possible, preference is given to the inclusion of articles that contain quotations from, or specific
Jan 6, 2013
World Health Organization (WHO)
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Jan 6, 2013 12:35
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[Singapore] HPB lauded for tobacco control efforts
Singapore's tobacco control efforts have been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as one of the best practices for mobilising support for a 100 per cent smoke-free environment. The recognition was accorded by the WHO Western Pacific Region H
Dec 28, 2012
AsiaOne (sg)
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Dec 29, 2012 12:26
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[Switzerland] Update on WHO Global Monitoring Framework consultations on NCDs
Member State consultations to agree on the Global Monitoring Framework (GMF), including indicators and targets on NCDs. . . . Indicators agreed with changes to WHO proposed wording . . . Tobacco: 2 agreed, 1 for adults, 1 for adolescents, ‘tobacco
Nov 7, 2012
International Union against Cancer (UICC)
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Nov 16, 2012 15:05