Tobacco Control

Ethiopia's Food and Drug Authority announced concrete achievements in tobacco control during World No Tobacco Day celebrations. Committees were formed in eight regions and nearly 900,000 institutions were inspected.

26. april 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Hong Kong authorities have ramped up publicity with mainland Chinese media ahead of a ban on possessing alternative smoking products, including e-cigarettes, in public places starting April 30. Director of Health Ronald Lam Man-kin reported over 11,000 inspections and about 2,200 fixed penalty notices of HK$3,000 this year. Officials anticipate minimal impact on tourists during the Labour Day golden week.