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Latest news on Defeating Tobacco Industry Interference
February 4, 2021
The tobacco industry hides the truth about tobacco and cancer
The truth is that all tobacco use causes cancer – and even one cigarette a day can harm you.…Read more
January, 2021
Myanmar: Ministry of Health and Sports guidelines on interactions with the tobacco industry
The Republic of the Union of Myanmar adopted, Directive 91/2020 contains guidance on interactions with “cigar and tobacco product manufacturer, distributor, seller or related person”. …Read more
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
GGTC is tracking the tobacco industry’s tactics during the COVID-19 pandamic. Find the latest findings here.
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Fact Sheets
November, 2020
The Role of the WHO FCTC in COVID-19 Responses
Tobacco use carries risk of COVID-19 transmission and leads to worse health outcomes for COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 also endangers those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) for which smoking is a major risk factor…Read more
November, 2020
Tobacco Industry Accountability and Liability in the Time of COVID-19
The tobacco industry must be held to account for health care costs, compensation to victims, corruption, illicit trade, environmental damage, food insecurity, child labor, and more…Read more
September, 2020
How tobacco industry interference hinders the UN sustainable development goals
The tobacco industry’s business is incompatible with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…Read more
