South Africa has a long-standing tradition of adopting harm reduction strategies to address public health crises. From the fight against HIV/AIDS to needle exchange programs, harm reduction has been pivotal in saving lives and improving...
Vaping in South Africa: Maximise the benefits of low-risk alternatives, while minimising their access to young people
Vaping has become an increasingly divisive issue in recent years throughout the globe, including in South Africa, particularly when it comes to youth vaping. As Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health moves to process the Tobacco...
The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill: A disaster in waiting
Johannesburg - Amid much gloating and self-congratulations, the Department of Health finally briefed the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health on the much-awaited Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. Coinciding with World No Tobacco...