Uganda Government urged to raise tobacco tax
Tobacco haspassed the test of being the most toxic legal product which kills its users when used according to prescription. The Government of Uganda is urged by the Uganda Tobacco Control Coordination forum save lives by raising the tobacco tax, amending the Excise Duty Act, …
Uganda takes lead in African for Tobacco Control
This year, the day was held under the theme Get prepared for plain packaging. Plain packaging of tobacco products refers to measures that restrict or prohibit the use of logos, colors, brand images or promotional information on packaging other than brand names and product names …
Why a higher tax on cigarettes bears more gains than protecting local cigarette manufacturers?
In 2017 parliament of Uganda amended the excise duty Act no. 11 of 2014. The Excise duty (Amendment) no. 11 of 2017 in section 2 imposes different excise rates on locally and foreign made cigarettes (soft cap and Hinge lid). This amendment is a matter …
KCCA and Uganda Police Inspect Businesses in Kampala for compliance to The Tobacco Control Law
Tobacco Control advocate agency Uganda National Health Consumers’ Organisation (UNHCO) conducted spot on health inspections, audits and sensitization exercises of businesses and business areas in the Kampala divisions of Nakawa, Rubaga, Kawempe, Makindye and Central area to support enforcement of the Tobacco Control Act for …
‘We are scared we will die soon’, Tobacco Workers.
Folarin Jakanola died from a sickness he developed from the working environment he was exposed to while working with British-American Tobacco, Nigeria. “We were exposed to the same environment and we are going through serious health problems. We are scared we will die soon.” “We …
CTFK Statement: U.S. Authorities Urged to Investigate British American Tobacco for Allegations of Widespread Bribery and Corruption in Africa
Following new allegations about the conduct of British American Tobacco (BAT) in Africa –published today by The Guardian – the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) urged the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate BAT and its subsidiaries for possible violations …
Tobacco Control Regional Media Training
The Uganda Health Communication Alliance (UHCA) is a professional organisation that brings together journalists and other communication professionals from non-government organisations, government and academia. UHCA is also a Tobacco Control Advocate organisation that uses its influence with the media to promote, inform and guide journalists …
Tobacco Activists back prosecution of cigarette dealers
Activities have tasked government to prosecute cigarette dealers, who do not comply with the tobacco law. The law came into force last week, after the Constitutional Court blocked a move by the British American Tobacco (BAT) to temporarily halt government’s implementation of the Tobacco Control …
Tobacco Control Activists to Sue UFZA Head Over Contravention of the Law
Tobacco control activists led by the head of mental health division in the ministry of health and the focus spokes person of Tobacco Control Uganda, Dr. Sheila Ndyanabangi have committed to drag the executive director of Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA) Richard Jabo to court, …
Why the adult age under tobacco control is 21 years
By Elsa Zawedde Back Ground The Tobacco Control ACT defines a child as a person under the age of 21 years. The significance of this definition is that any person deemed a child is prohibited from growing, selling, harvesting and manufacturing or being involved in …