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 …
Prof. William Bazeyo’s State of the School of Public Address highlights tremendous success
Title: Prof. William Bazeyo’s State of the School of Public Address highlights tremendous success Mulago, Kampala- August 30, 2017 The outgoing dean of Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Prof. William Bazeyo has called for the transition of the School into a College, …
‘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 …
17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health: Scholarships and free registrations
Title: 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health: Scholarships and free registrations The 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) is able to offer a number of free registrations to community volunteers or individuals affected by lung disease. Individuals from low- and middle-income …
Multi-million pounds backing for scientists to tackle tobacco-related harm in Asia and Africa
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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 …
Capacity Building for Tobacco Cessation to Improve Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Uganda
Title: Capacity Building for Tobacco Cessation to Improve Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in Uganda A competent needs-based health workforce, aligned to local priorities is essential to addressing the increasing Non-Communicable Diseases in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as Uganda. Makerere University School of Public Health …
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, …