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[Malta] Claims by electronic cigarette adverts still go against Maltese legislation

Environment Health Directorate says claims being made by marketers of electronic cigarettes could be going against established legislation and recommendations by the WHO.
Malta Today (mt)
added Jul 6, 2012 12:43
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[India] 'WHO contemplating ban on tobacco worldwide'

"The World Health Organisation (WHO) is contemplating on banning tobacco and its products all over the world in a few years' time," said Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Sudip Bandhopadhyay and adviced the farmers cultivating tobacco t
Star of Mysore (in)
added Jul 6, 2012 04:58
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[India] Tobacco control drive bearing remarkable results in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh has made a niche for doing a great job in tobacco control by having achieved the target of making all the district headquarters in the State smoke free. Himachal Pradesh's good performance has been well recognized at International level
Department of Information and Public Relations Himachal Pradesh (in)
added Jun 27, 2012 14:54
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WHO expresses full support to Bulgaria's smoking ban at public places

a letter sent to Bulgarian Health Minister Desislava Atanasova, the Regional Office of the World Health Organisation (WHO) for Europe expressed full support
Focus English News (bg)
added Jun 24, 2012 21:08
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[Philippines] Maasin City cited national, WHO awards for being ‘smokeless’ city

Maasin City Mayor Maloney Samaco earlier shared his optimism will proved him right as his city joined with other four local government units in the country for this year’s Red Orchid Hall of Fame awards for implementing 100% tobacco-free environment and
Leyte Samar Daily Express (ph)
added Jun 20, 2012 08:47
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WHO appreciates China's efforts to raise awareness of smoking risks -

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it appreciates the Chinese health authority's recent report on the health risks of smoking and urged the country to take more action.
Xinhua Newswire
added May 31, 2012 13:06
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[California] UCSF to Participate in World No Tobacco Day on May 31

The UCSF campus community is invited and encouraged to celebrate World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on Thursday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at several UCSF sites.
University of California at San Francisco (UCSF)
added May 28, 2012 14:47
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WHO target to cut early chronic illness deaths

In the resolution adopted by WHO member states but yet to be formally approved, countries also backed further work aimed at producing targets on NCD risk factors, namely tobacco use, alcohol abuse, unhealthy diet and physical inactivity.
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
added May 25, 2012 18:27
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Chronic diseases are health ministers' target -WHO

The world's health ministers have agreed to try to cut premature deaths from chronic illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and cancer by 25 percent by 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday.
Reuters
added May 25, 2012 18:24
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[Pakistan] 10 percent price rise decreases consumption by up to 8 percent of cigarette: WHO

World Health Organization has suggested to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that Pakistan may introduce a uniform excise duty on all cigarette brands instead of current tiered structure.
ONLINE International News Network (pk)
added May 25, 2012 05:02
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