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STATE OF THE NATION

Nigeria became a Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control on January 18, 2006 and so much progress has been made to control tobacco in recent years.However, much needs to be done as people still die and get sick from tobacco smoking-related illnesses which continues to mount. The need for citizens’ wellbeing needs to be improved through accurate information and awareness campaign.The Federal Government through the Ministry of Health has lamented the high consumption rate of...

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WHY VAPING?

Vaping Is Not Smoking

“If the great majority of tobacco smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit would switch without delay to using an...

The Most Dangerous

"The tobacco cigarette remains the most dangerous of all nicotine delivery systems. Harm reduction products have greatly...

Knowledge Action Change

Many thanks to our sponsors, KNOWLEDGE ACTION CHANGE for the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme (THRSP).

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The Right to Health; in Combating the Menace of Tobacco-Induced Diseases

‘‘The global impact of tobacco-related diseases is undeniable. As we stand on the cusp of COP10, it’s essential that we recognize the ‘Right to Health’ as a guiding principle. It’s not just about health; it’s about fundamental human rights.’’   Tobacco consumption claims the lives of over 8 million individuals annually, delivering a staggering blow […]

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Building a Community of Journalists And Advocates To Increase THR Advocacy in Nigeria.

“My pick-up lesson from here is No longer quit or die, but quit and try”. This is an important line from the 2021 award-winning short film ‘Saving Chalo’ produced by Emmanuel Mwape with support from Knowledge Action Change. A short movie staged in a Zambian setting in South-central Africa.  The movie was centred on an […]

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Smoking: Africa Must Prioritize Harm Reduction – Experts

With about eight million persons dying annually due to smoking-related illness and outright quitting being difficult for most smokers, Africa and, indeed, the global community cannot afford to pay lip service to tobacco harm reduction, experts have warned. The experts from different fields spoke at an exchange programme with the theme, Harm Reduction: Making a […]

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