In early November 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) will host its 9th iteration of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Conference of the Parties (COP). Nearly two decades ago, the WHO developed the...
South Africa Should Rethink its Tobacco Control Strategies in Line with Global Trends
There is a growing wave of acceptance that current tobacco control policies as prescribed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) are not achieving their intended outcomes as the levels of smoking have not declined significantly....
Unfair Consultative Meeting on the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill
Honourable Minister Mkhize, The Vapour Products Association of South Africa (VPASA) wishes to request the assistance of the Minister to halt the virtual consultation on the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems...