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New Zealand vs South Africa smoking policies

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Tale of Two Nations: New analysis highlights New Zealand’s smoke-free progress vs. South Africa’s struggles

South Africa’s proposed new restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes will hold the country back in the fight against smoking-related…

ahra_admin10 February 2025

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Safer alternatives to smoking can save nearly 700,000 lives in Chile, Ireland and Taiwan

STOCKHOLM, 10 December 2024 - Almost 700,000 lives would be saved in Ireland, Taiwan and Chile if those countries embraced…

ahra_admin10 December 2024

Lives Saved Press Release

Smoke-free alternatives could save 4.6m lives in Indonesia

STOCKHOLM, 09 December – MORE than 4.6 million lives could be saved if Indonesia embraces smoke-free alternatives to traditional cigarettes,…

ahra_admin9 December 2024

Drug Harm Reduction Harm Reduction Africa Press Release

A Matter of Dignity: Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Speaks About the Role of Tobacco Harm Reduction for Governments, Organisations and Individuals

How Reduced Harm Products Can Help Save Lives Around the World The 2024 New Approaches Conference, also known as the…

ahra_admin16 October 2024

Drug Harm Reduction Lives Saved Press Release

How Can Innovative Harm-Reduction Strategies Save 280,000 Lives in Czechia by 2060?

Given the ceaseless health crises brought on by combustion worldwide, the need for solution-driven innovations has never been more urgent.…

ahra_admin23 September 2024

Nicotine Pouches Oral Nicotine Press Release

SWEDEN ‘WAY AHEAD’ AS EC SETS SMOKE-FREE 2040 GOAL

STOCKHOLM, Friday 20 September - Leading international health experts today backed the European Commission’s call for a tobacco-free generation by…

ahra_admin20 September 2024

Nicotine Pouches Oral Nicotine Press Release THR in Africa

Canada’s Nicotine Pouch Ban Is ‘Deadly Error Defying Science’, Say Health Experts

STOCKHOLM, 28 August - INTERNATIONAL health experts have criticised Canada’s new laws restricting the sale of nicotine pouches as a…

ahra_admin30 August 2024

Nicotine Pouches Oral Nicotine Press Release THR in Africa

Tobacco Harm Reduction Could Save 880,000 Lives Across Malaysia and Uzbekistan, Says New Report

Four Key Actions That Will Help Save 880,000 Lives in Malaysia and Uzbekistan A new report on Malaysia and Uzbekistan…

ahra_admin26 August 2024

Nicotine Pouches Oral Nicotine Press Release Vaping

Sweden’s Reduction in Snus Tax Sets Example in Public Health

The Swedish government announced 1 November 2024 as the proposed effective date for its reduced tax on alternative nicotine products.…

ahra_admin26 April 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

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 Lives Saved Press Release THR in Africa

Press Release: Lives Saved by adopting Sweden’s smoke-free strategy

More than 2.5 million lives could be saved in four LMICs countries by adopting Sweden’s smoke-free strategy – major new…

ahra_admin25 October 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 Press Release South Africa THR in Africa

Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Summit Africa 2023

On 28 April 2023, a panel of experts gathered in Johannesburg for the Tobacco Harm Reduction Summit Africa 2023 to…

ahra_admin25 May 2023

Harm Reduction Africa Kenya Press Release THR in Africa

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 Oral Nicotine Press Release THR in Africa

CASA Chairman, Joseph Magero, Features On Live Interview Programme (K24 This Morning); Speaking About Safer Alternatives To Smoking, And How These Products Helped Him To Quit Cigarettes All – Together.

Joseph states “we need to look at the scientific evidence that is on the table, and to let the smoker…

ahra_admin9 November 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

Press Release

Tale of Two Nations: New analysis highlights New Zealand’s smoke-free progress vs. South Africa’s struggles

Safer alternatives to smoking can save nearly 700,000 lives in Chile, Ireland and Taiwan

Smoke-free alternatives could save 4.6m lives in Indonesia

A Matter of Dignity: Dr. Denzil L. Douglas Speaks About the Role of Tobacco Harm Reduction for Governments, Organisations and Individuals

How Can Innovative Harm-Reduction Strategies Save 280,000 Lives in Czechia by 2060?

SWEDEN ‘WAY AHEAD’ AS EC SETS SMOKE-FREE 2040 GOAL

Canada’s Nicotine Pouch Ban Is ‘Deadly Error Defying Science’, Say Health Experts

Tobacco Harm Reduction Could Save 880,000 Lives Across Malaysia and Uzbekistan, Says New Report

Sweden’s Reduction in Snus Tax Sets Example in Public Health

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

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

Press Release: Lives Saved by adopting Sweden’s smoke-free strategy

Tobacco Harm Reduction Seminar in Brazil: A Comprehensive Discussion

Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) Summit Africa 2023

Tax Increase On Nicotine Products In Kenya

CASA Chairman, Joseph Magero, Features On Live Interview Programme (K24 This Morning); Speaking About Safer Alternatives To Smoking, And How These Products Helped Him To Quit Cigarettes All – Together.

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

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