As the world observes this year’s ‘No Tobacco Day’ today, the World Health Organisation (WHO), has charged African leaders to implement measures towards strengthening tobacco control in the region.
WHO Regional Director, Dr. Matshidiso Moetithis, who gave the charge in her massage on the occasion, said that policies that regulate tobacco, promote smoke-free environments and encourage people to quit smoking will contribute to improving the health and well-being of all people.
“I call upon member states to implement measures which we know will strengthen tobacco control as found in the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
“Effective measures to reduce tobacco demand which can be accomplished in a short time and at reasonable cost include increasing tobacco taxes and prices, which will save lives as well as generate money for governments,” he stressed.
Other steps according to her include creating completely smoke-free indoor workplaces and public…
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