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Global Health at a Turning Point: Risks and Urgent Reforms

Global Health at a Turning Point: Risks and Urgent Reforms The future of global health hangs in the balance as…

ahra_admin8 August 2025

Harm Reduction Africa Tobacco Harm Reduction

Why Zambia’s Tobacco Control Bill Should Adopt Harm Reduction

Today, Zambia stands at a pivotal moment in tobacco regulation as a new tobacco control bill seeks to restrict the…

ahra_admin15 July 2025

Harm Reduction Africa Smoking Cessation THR in Africa

Cessation Over Harm Reduction: WCTC 2025 Draws a Hard Line Against Less Harmful Nicotine Products

Dublin, Ireland — The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 (WCTC) brought together global public health leaders to confront the…

ahra_admin10 July 2025

Harm Reduction Africa Tobacco Harm Reduction

Misleading the Public: How Traditional Tobacco Control Content Distorts the Facts

Tobacco harm reduction (THR) is a public health strategy aimed at reducing the health risks associated with combustible tobacco use.…

ahra_admin5 May 2025

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Back to the Basics: The Risk Continuum in Tobacco Harm Reduction

Embracing Harm Minimization on the Journey to Cessation The Back to the Basics series has already established how Tobacco Harm…

ahra_admin28 February 2025

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya Nicotine Pouches

Unpacking Kenya’s Newly Gazetted Warnings on Nicotine Products—Here’s What We Can Learn from Sweden

The long-awaited amendments on tobacco and nicotine products in Kenya have been signed into law and published in the Government…

ahra_admin19 February 2025

Harm Reduction Africa Lives Saved THR in Africa

Back to the Basics: Tobacco Harm Reduction or Smoking Cessation? Which Approach is Better?

What is Tobacco Harm Reduction and how does it stand alongside smoking cessation? We’ll answer the question right away: firstly,…

ahra_admin19 February 2025

Harm Reduction Africa

AHRA Wrapped: Our Year in 2024

In 2024, amongst the COP10 disappointments and the promising mentions in the New Approaches conference, tobacco harm reduction (THR) has…

ahra_admin19 December 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Oral Nicotine THR in Africa

Global health experts unveil four-point plan to combat oral diseases through tobacco harm reduction

LONDON, 4 December 2024 – Leading international health experts today unveiled a pioneering four-point plan to address the global crisis…

ahra_admin4 December 2024

Harm Reduction Africa

The Global Oral Health Crisis You’ve Never Heard About—And How to Solve It

The Oral Nicotine Commission Report (2024): “Transforming Oral Health for all: The case for Tobacco Harm Reduction”, examines the urgent…

ahra_admin4 December 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya Lives Saved

Revolutionising Africa’s Fight Against Smoking: A New Approach

Tobacco use continues to claim countless lives across Africa, with Nigeria and Kenya alone losing 38,851 people annually to smoking-related…

ahra_admin19 November 2024

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa

Exploring the Power of Tobacco Harm Reduction in South Africa: Webinar Recap with Kurt Yeo and Martin Cullip

We recently hosted an enlightening webinar on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) with two leading voices in the field, Kurt Yeo…

ahra_admin13 November 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Oral Nicotine THR in Africa

Lung Cancer Awareness Month: Understanding Smoking, Nicotine and Cancer Risks

Nicotine is the primary addictive substance in cigarettes. Although it plays a key role in sustaining smoking habits, some experts…

ahra_admin7 November 2024

Egypt Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

CoffeeChat with Joseph Magero | Navigating Tobacco Policy in Egypt and Across Africa

In our latest CoffeeChat episode, Jessica Perkins, Bryan Steenkamp, and Joseph Magero explore recent shifts in tobacco regulation across Africa,…

ahra_admin30 October 2024

Harm Reduction Africa

World Heart Day 2024: Reducing Smoking’s Impact Through Harm Reduction

World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29th, emphasises the importance of preventive measures and lifestyle changes to combat cardiovascular…

ahra_admin1 October 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya Oral Nicotine

CoffeeChat with Joseph Magero: Denying access to safer alternatives for smokers struggling to quit.

As Kenya moves forward with the current Tobacco Control Bill, access to safer alternatives for Kenyans who want to quit…

ahra_admin13 September 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Oral Nicotine THR in Africa

World Population Day 2024: Urgent Need for Smoking Interventions for Africa’s Growing Population

As the United Nations prepares to observe this year’s World Population Day (July 11), the demographics of low—and middle-income countries…

ahra_admin10 July 2024

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

Smoke Free New Zealand Report: Lessons from New Zealand’s success

African countries inarguably need to emulate New Zealand to become smoke-free in the shortest time possible. New Zealand’s smoking cessation…

ahra_admin26 June 2024

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa THR in Africa

The Intersection of Youth Day and Human Rights

Commemorating Youth Day: Addressing human rights and Harm reduction for South African youth amidst drug abuse and discriminatory practices. On…

ahra_admin14 June 2024

Egypt Harm Reduction Africa

Egypt Lifts Ban on Vaping: What This Will Mean for Their Smokers

There are approximately 13.9 million current smokers in Egypt, with 61,295 people dying every year due to tobacco smoking in…

ahra_admin7 June 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Health Education THR in Africa

World No Tobacco Day 2024 — Drive Innovation To Lower Smoking Rates

Every year, on 31 May, we mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) to highlight tobacco use's health and other risks…

ahra_admin31 May 2024

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Mental Health Awareness Week: Smoking and Mental Health

Mental Health Awareness Week allows us to pause and reflect on our mental health and the mental health of our…

ahra_admin17 May 2024

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

Introduction to the Report: No Smoke, Less Harm

Globally, tobacco use severely impacts public health, necessitating the development of innovative strategies to negate its detrimental effects. Sweden stands…

ahra_admin15 May 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya THR in Africa

Opinion: Kenya’s Graphic Health Warnings on Nicotine Products — A Call for Science-Based Differentiation

The Ministry of Health's initiative to require graphic health warnings on tobacco and nicotine products is laudable for its intent…

ahra_admin30 April 2024

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Legislation and Policy Impact on Indigenous Communities

Indigenous people in low and middle-income countries experience an alarmingly high burden of smoking-related morbidity and mortality, with tobacco use…

ahra_admin19 April 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Oral Nicotine Vaping

Embrace Nicotine Alternatives to Save 100 Million Lives

“Saving lives requires bold action. Let us unite in our commitment to a smoke-free future – one where harm reduction…

ahra_admin10 April 2024

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

World Health Day 2024: Health And Human Rights

The World Health Organization (WHO) was established on April 7, 1949, and the date of its establishment is commemorated annually…

ahra_admin5 April 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya THR in Africa

How Reduced-Risk Alternatives Can Ease Smoking Effects in Kenya

Kenya has a problem with cigarette smoking. Too many smokers are dying from smoking-related diseases as smokers repeatedly try—but fail—to…

ahra_admin28 March 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Health Education THR in Africa

World TB Day: Integrating Harm Reduction Strategies to Combat TB

World TB Day, observed each year on March 24, serves as a reminder that we cannot achieve the urgent goal…

ahra_admin22 March 2024

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa THR in Africa

An Appeal for Human Rights in Tobacco Legislation: The Case of Dr Kgosi Letlape

In a recent public hearing, Dr Kgosi Letlape, an ophthalmologist and chairman of the Africa Harm Reduction Alliance (AHRA), spoke…

ahra_admin20 March 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Nicotine Pouches

Is Pharmaceutical-Grade Nicotine Safe?

Pharmaceutical-grade nicotine is used in nicotine patches, nicotine sprays, nicotine pouches, and nicotine gum formulations in treating nicotine dependence to…

ahra_admin19 March 2024

Reduce Smoking Rates: The Swedish Model for Success

Harm Reduction Africa Press Release THR in Africa

Advocates for public health push governments to adopt Sweden’s smoke-free policies

22 February 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – Following the WHO's disregard for the Swedish narrative during its Tenth Conference of the…

ahra_admin29 February 2024

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa THR in Africa

The Role of Tobacco Harm Reduction in preventing loss of life in South Africa

Outlining the potential effect that harm reduction policies can have on tobacco-related deaths by looking at four lower and middle-income…

ahra_admin22 February 2024

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

COP 10’s Missed Opportunity To Accelerate A Reduction In Smoking Deaths

This Year at the COP10, over 1,000 delegates came together to make critical decisions to further strengthen and support global…

ahra_admin21 February 2024

Drug Harm Reduction Harm Reduction Africa Press Release

Solutions for Life Expectancy, Causes of Death, and Tobacco Consumption in Kazakhstan

As part of a recently published report focusing on the potential positive effects of harm reduction policies on tobacco-related deaths…

ahra_admin20 February 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Oral Nicotine THR in Africa

World Cancer Day 2024: Mounting Need for Innovative Strategies

Ahead of this Year’s World Cancer Day, which was commemorated on February 4, the World Health Organization (WHO)’s cancer agency,…

ahra_admin19 February 2024

Tobacco deaths prevented by harm reduction

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Transforming Tomorrow: Advancements in Tobacco Control in Bangladesh

A recent report focusing on averting tobacco-related deaths highlights Bangladesh as a case study that demonstrated the life-saving potential of…

ahra_admin18 February 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Health Education

Three Steps to Help Pakistan Save 1.2 Million Lives

Regarding efforts against smoking, Pakistan has embraced several WHO-recommended measures. Large health warnings on items, a ban on national television,…

ahra_admin2 February 2024

Harm Reduction Africa Health Education THR in Africa

Challenging the New Year’s Resolution: Is Quitting Smoking Achievable?

As 2023 draws to a close, many Africans will make New Year’s resolutions for a healthier 2024. Quitting tobacco is…

ahra_admin14 December 2023

Harm Reduction Africa Health Education

A Focus on Nicotine Education During COPD Awareness Month

World COPD Day is an annual event held on the third Wednesday of November. It's an initiative organized by the…

ahra_admin15 November 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

The Effect of Smoke-free Products Being Accessible

Although global health’s goal is a smoke-free world by 2040, Sweden is the only country about to achieve an adult…

ahra_admin29 September 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

International Day for People of African Descent

The International Day for People of African Descent, observed on 31 August, is an opportunity to acknowledge the important contribution…

ahra_admin8 September 2023

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa THR in Africa Vaping

Excluding Evolution in Africa – My takeaways on Vape Con, South Africa, 2023

The landscape of tobacco consumption and harm reduction has been evolving rapidly in recent years, and South Africa is no…

ahra_admin6 September 2023

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa THR in Africa

New Tobacco Bill Will Cost Mzansi Lives and Money

Smoking prevalence in South Africa is extremely high and has shown little decline in the last decade. This is a…

ahra_admin3 August 2023

Harm Reduction Africa Press Release THR in Africa

Tobacco Harm Reduction Seminar in Brazil: A Comprehensive Discussion

São Paulo, 11 May 2023 – Specialists from fields such as public health, academia and government gathered for the South…

ahra_admin9 June 2023

Harm Reduction Africa Oral Nicotine THR in Africa

World No Tobacco Day: Sweden’s Experience and Lessons for Africa

World No Tobacco Day is upon us again, seeking to advise, inspire and support smokers to quit their deadly habit.…

ahra_admin31 May 2023

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa THR in Africa

Quit Like Sweden To Save Millions Of Smokers’ Lives, Experts Urge SA Lawmakers Johannesburg 1 May 2023

LEADING international public health experts have urged South African lawmakers to follow the pioneering example of ‘Smoke Free Sweden’ to…

ahra_admin3 May 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

World Health Day: How Harm Reduction Promotes Healthier Lifestyles

Author: Joseph Magero This year’s World Health Day provides an opportunity to look back at successful public health strategies that…

ahra_admin2 May 2023

Drug Harm Reduction Harm Reduction Africa

Accelerate TB Reduction on World Tuberculosis Day

World Tuberculosis Day, observed each year on the 24th of March, serves as a reminder that we can greatly accelerate…

ahra_admin12 April 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Women in THR

Smoking Interventions Improve Women’s Health

As the world marks International Women’s Day, we are steering our focus toward closing the gap among women smokers in…

ahra_admin22 March 2023

Harm Reduction Africa Nicotine Pouches

What are the top benefits of nicotine pouches?

"Smoke-free nicotine pouches: a life-saving option for the 1.1 billion smokers worldwide" Nicotine pouches are a tobacco-free version of Swedish…

ahra_admin28 February 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Indigenous People’s Fight For Inclusion on World Cancer Day

This year, World Cancer Day raised awareness about the barriers that exist for people around the world in accessing care…

ahra_admin9 February 2023

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya Press Release

Tax Increase On Nicotine Products In Kenya

According to the Kenyan Ministry of Health, tobacco use is the most preventable cause of death in the country. Unfortunately,…

ahra_admin3 February 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Harm Reduction for Neglected Diseases and A Neglected Population

Author: Joseph Magero, of Campaign for Safer Alternatives World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day – 30 January 2023 Over a billion…

ahra_admin1 February 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

Policy Watch: Why Adopting Harm Reduction Policies for Africa Is Crucial

Although the global smoking prevalence has fallen, smoking rates in Africa remain disturbingly high (and has actually increased in 10…

ahra_admin19 January 2023

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

Africa Must Learn From UK Study Showing Vapes Are Far Less Risky Than Smoking

Major new research that shows vaping is far less risky than smoking proves Africa is falling dangerously behind world leaders…

ahra_admin5 October 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

In Aid of World Heart Day – Thursday, 29 September. The Health Burden of NCDs – A Pleading Call for Tobacco Harm Reduction

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—including cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancer—account for about 60% of global deaths, mostly in low and…

ahra_admin29 September 2022

Harm Reduction Africa Press Release THR in Africa

Is Sub-Saharan Africa Not Taking Tobacco Harm Reduction Seriously?

A new article has been published by the Tobacco Reporter magazine, which highlights the “urgent need for the region to…

ahra_admin21 September 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

THR: A Historic Opportunity for Our Health & Our Planet

The road to a healthier future for our people and our planet must be paved by three elements: compassion, collaboration,…

ahra_user8 April 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Women in THR

E-Book: Ensuring female leadership and diversity in THR

Representation and inclusion yield more robust ideas and innovations. On Wednesday 30 March, we had the privilege of hosting Aishat…

ahra_user6 April 2022

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa Vaping

ENDS to be taxed at 75% combustibles rate in South Africa

The South African Treasury's tax on ENDS at 25% less than combustible tobacco over the past two years gives a…

ahra_user29 March 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Four Basic Consumer Rights Not Respected by the Anti-THR Lobby

There is a poverty of knowledge, and a poverty of risk communication about THR products. Consumers are paying the price.…

ahra_user18 March 2022

Harm Reduction Africa Health Education THR in Africa

Product Safety Standards of Oral Nicotine in Africa

A Call For Product Safety Standards, Says Tobacco Harm Reduction Experts A group of world-renowned tobacco harm reduction experts spoke…

ahra_admin23 February 2022

Harm Reduction Africa South Africa Vaping

AHRA’s response to South African Treasury’s proposed taxation of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)

ENDS should be clearly separated from cigarettes, as they are not tobacco products. No tax, or at the most clearly…

ahra_user10 February 2022

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya Oral Nicotine

Review of the risks and toxicants of smokeless tobacco in Kenya

Kenyans choosing traditional oral products and smokeless tobacco with higher cancer risk and toxicants. A research group from the University…

ahra_admin18 January 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Harm reduction policies unpacked

“The world’s deadly harm reduction policies unpacked” – Clive Bates The global public health establishment has adopted a “statist, coercive…

ahra_admin17 January 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Misinformation on Nicotine

Profound Problem of Misinformation on Nicotine for Health Practitioners in Africa "Health professionals in Africa find themselves confronted by a…

ahra_admin17 January 2022

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa Vaping

Dear WHO: STOP killing smokers by protecting cigarettes from healthy competition

One of this quarter’s highlights was a webinar on 2 November hosted by Asanda Gcoyi from Vapour Products Association of…

ahra_admin7 December 2021

Harm Reduction Africa THR in Africa

Letter to the World Health Organization (WHO)

Letter to the World Health Organization (WHO) and delegates of the Ninth Conference of Parties (COP9) regarding the Framework Convention…

ahra_admin27 October 2021

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