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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.
Jun 21, 2012
Malta Today (mt)
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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
Jul 6, 2012
Star of Mysore (in)
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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
Jun 25, 2012
Department of Information and Public Relations Himachal Pradesh (in)
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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
Jun 24, 2012
Focus English News (bg)
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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
Jun 20, 2012
Leyte Samar Daily Express (ph)
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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.
May 31, 2012
Xinhua Newswire
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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.
May 25, 2012
University of California at San Francisco (UCSF)
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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.
May 25, 2012
AFP - Agence France Presse (fr)
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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.
May 25, 2012
Reuters
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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.
May 25, 2012
ONLINE International News Network (pk)
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May 25, 2012 05:02