Experts have tasked African countries to accord priority to tobacco harm reduction by ensuring that regulation of tobacco use on
10.00 – 10.10:
Welcome Remarks by Organisers introducing the theme – Winning the race
towards a smoke-free Africa through Tobacco Harm Reduction knowledge and action.
10.10 – 10.25 : Expert presentation 1
How Tobacco Harm Reduction is being spearheaded by Smoke – Free products.
Speaker : Clives Bates
10.25 – 10.45: Q&A
10.45 – 11.00 Expert presentation 2
Science-led Harm Reduction Policies and practices and the regulatory landscape
Speaker: Dr Kgosi Letlape
11.00 – 11.20 Q&A
11.20 – 11.30 Closing remarks
Experts have tasked African countries to accord priority to tobacco harm reduction by ensuring that regulation of tobacco use on
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