Non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—including cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, and cancer—account for about 60% of global deaths, mostly in low and middle-income countries. Smoking and tobacco use accounts for a sixth of these deaths.

Read the latest article from Joseph Magero of CASA (Campaign for Safer Alternatives) to find out how tobacco harm reduction can greatly reduce the health burden of NCDs. Click here to read the article.

To access more tobacco harm reduction resources click here.

Click here to access an e-book on tobacco harm reduction.

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4 February 2026 in Harm Reduction Africa, Tobacco Harm Reduction

What is Harm Reduction?

Harm reduction, while relatively new to health policy approaches, has long been a practice used in health and human behaviour…
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6 January 2026 in THR in Africa, Tobacco Harm Reduction

A Fresh Start for the New Year: A Better Way to Quit Smoking

The start of a new year often comes with quiet promises to ourselves: this year will be different. For millions…
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26 November 2025 in THR in Africa, Tobacco Harm Reduction

Zambia’s Tobacco Bill Risks Blocking Smokers’ Best Route To Quit, New Report Warns

Lusaka, Zambia – New tobacco bill risks depriving smokers of their best chance to quit the deadly habit, according to…
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31 October 2025 in Nicotine Pouches, Oral Nicotine, Tobacco Harm Reduction, Vaping

Evidence for Tobacco Harm Reduction: Why Consumers Demand Safer Alternatives – Part 3

Safer nicotine products reduce harm Combustible tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, dozens of which cause cancer, heart disease and…
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