Health experts, especially those specialized in harm reduction, have declared as irrelevant the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on
Heat-not-burn products will not kill the tobacco market: Dr Kgosi Letlape
By Danie Chigundu Harm reduction advocate Dr Kgosi Letlape has dispelled a belief that the adoption and coming in of non
Tobacco kills 8 million yearly
Tobacco is responsible for more preventable deaths than obesity, alcohol, road accidents, drug abuse and HIV combined according to experts.
Governments urged to adopt modern harm reduction policies
AFRICAN Governments have been challenged to enact laws that will enhance the availability and dissemination of information on the harms
Smoking Prematurely Kills Around 8 Million Globally
By Edward Makuzva Cigarette smoking is not only the most common form of tobacco use but one of the leading
Health expert Clive Bates reveals that smoking kills 8m people annually
At least eight million people die from smoking annually surpassing obesity, alcohol, road accidents, drug misuse and HIV combined, an
Vaping better than tobacco cigarettes, say experts
Patricia Mashiri Experts have called on reduction of tobacco cigarettes intake and resort to vaping as it posses less danger
Vaping as a Harm Reduction Strategy: Balancing Safety, Popularity, and Regulation
According to World Bank data, the prevalence of current tobacco use (% of adults) in Zimbabwe stood at 11.7% in
E-cigarettes best alternative for those who cant quit smoking
By Kudakwashe Pembere VAPES or e-cigarettes have been considered the best alternative for people who cannot quit smoking cigarettes largely
Vaping a Source of Tobacco Harm Reduction
All tobacco products and some liquids for e-cigarettes include the chemical nicotine. The tobacco plant is the main source of
Vaping in Zimbabwe: A Growing Concern
By Fadzayi Ndangana Vaping, the act of inhaling vaporized substances through electronic cigarettes or similar devices, has gained popularity worldwide
Are novel nicotine products the game changer towards smoking cessation
“Smoking may be hazardous to health” is a notice that we have seen and heard on adverts or on packages
Calls for harm reduction policies grow louder
Experts have called on responsible authorities to craft policies that focus on tobacco harm reduction amid rising implications of smoking.
8 Million die globally from tobacco use
Tobacco smokers will likely find it easier to switch to a less harmful product than to quit totally, a recent
Smoking is Bad for Your Health, Is Vaping the Better Option? Here are the Facts
By Learnmore Nyoni According to the American Lung Association, smoking is the leading cause of preventable diseases and deaths globally, claiming no
Tobacco harm reduction policies must be entrenched in science and evidence
By Daphne Machiri Tobacco use has become a huge and growing public health burden worldwide, with the threat to global
International Health Experts Urge Malawi to Advocate for Public Health at FCTC Forums
BLANTYRE, Malawi – International health experts have called upon Malawi’s delegates attending the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) forums to
Harm Reduction Luminary Clive Bates Discusses Nicotine’s Nuances, Accessibility in Tobacco Alternatives
In an online session organised by Integra Africa, with support from Phillip Morris on Tuesday, Clive Bates, a prominent authority
Africa Must Prioritise Harm Reduction
Experts have tasked African countries to accord priority to tobacco harm reduction by ensuring that regulation of tobacco use on
Getting Tough On Vaping Drives People Into Smoking Combustible Tobacco
Despite the massive crackdown on smoking in the form of bans and taxes, coupled with well-coordinated misinformation around emerging Tobacco