The #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG campaign's Way Forward Youth Africa engaged youth in Kampala on the health and economic impact of tobacco consumption - raising their awareness on the tobacco epidemic and how higher taxes can help curb this epidemic #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG UNA UGANDA

Youth Petition Ministry of Finance to increase (double) excise tax on cigarettes to save lives and increase government revenue. "We call upon Ramathan Ggoobi, Hon Henry Musasizi , Amos Lugoloobi to ACT NOW" Way Forward Youth Africa #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG Parliament of Uganda Union for International #CancerControl

The law of demand and supply with young people at Caltec Academy! Aziz Agaba- UNHCO - Uganda capacities young minds on the Uganda Tobacco Control Act 2015. While the industry targets young people, it's imperative to increase taxes on tobacco products to create less demand and easy

Tobacco use is responsible for around 22% of all cancer deaths, including lung cancer. McCabe Centre for Law & Cancer helps countries put strong tobacco control laws in place — and keep them there. From Kenya to Thailand, legal expertise is helping protect public health.

UICC Hosts Lung Cancer Collaboration Delegates at WHA78 Union for International #CancerControl World Health Organization (WHO) oncodaily.com/blog/uicc-2987… #Cancer #CancerAwareness #WHA78 #LungCancer #Collaboration #LCSM #Medicine #Health #MedX #MedNews #MedEd #Oncology #OncoDaily

Happening Now: UCS under the Tobacco Taxation Coalition engages Kamwokya on tobacco’s health & economic toll. We support the new Excise Duty Bill 2025—doubling tax on imports & raising local cigarette tax by UGX 10K. #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG #HealthOverProfit #ExciseDutyReform

Thrilled the World Health Organization (WHO) resolution on integrated lung health was adopted at #WHA78 👏🎉 Lung cancer causes more deaths globally than any other cancer —this resolution, backed by @UICC & partners, urges people-centred action on prevention, diagnosis & care: uicc.org/news-and-updat…

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Landmark resolution on #lung 🫁 health approved by the #WHA78. Member States approved a landmark resolution on lung #health, recognizing the urgent need to tackle #respiratory diseases and their major risk factors, including air pollution and tobacco use. The Resolution aims

A head of #WorldNOTobaccoDay, the UNHCO - Uganda has played a critical role in ensuring the Government of Uganda tightens the #Taxes and ensures the consumers are safe. #NCDs have increased, lung and stomach are 3rd killing cancers in Uganda, it's everyone's responsibility to fight #Tobacco.

A must-read by Thomas Lindi exposing critical gaps in enforcement and accountability in tobacco control. KETCA continues to call for stronger oversight, political will, and protection of public health from industry interference. the-star.co.ke/health/2025-06…

Kenya made a commitment to its people - when it signed the WHO FCTC which was domesticated through the Tobacco Control Act 2007. This partnership with BAT betrays Kenyans #PSMuthoniExplainBATDeal

If its not now, it's never! #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg

🚨Registration is NOW OPEN for #FCTCCOP11 and #MOP4! 🌍 Learn more here: COP11 fctc.who.int/convention/con… MOP4 fctc.who.int/protocol/meeti…

🌍 Just 3 days to go until #WCTC2025 in Dublin! Join global leaders driving a #TobaccoFreeFuture. 🗓️ Explore the programme: ow.ly/9uBB50WcQyG #TobaccoControl #GlobalHealth

Lung cancer is the top cause of cancer deaths globally — and rates are rising among women - especially younger non-smokers. Dr Narjust Florez speaks to Union for International #CancerControl about risk factors, stigma, and what must change for more equitable care. 🫁 🔗 uicc.org/news-and-updat…

👏 France is taking bold steps toward a tobacco-free future with a new smoking ban across beaches, parks and forests. We welcome this move & it would be great to include vaping in these restrictions as our members in France are suggesting. ACT - Alliance contre le tabac lnkd.in/ebkMfHx9

Countries around the world 🌍 are raising taxes on harmful products like tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks. To accelerate progress, WHO launches the ‘3 by 35’ initiative, helping governments: - Cut more consumption - Raise more revenue - Save more lives Learn more

“Tobacco must disappear from places where there are children. A park, a beach, a school – these are places to play, learn, and breathe. Not for smoking,” health and family minister Catherine Vautrin said. ow.ly/bLWo50WkwiT

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