The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing criticism for expanding its senior leadership in Geneva. Critics warned that the increase in directors strains the organization’s limited financial resources, potentially diverting […]Read More
Consumer groups, including the World Vapers Alliance (WVA), called for the inclusion of harm reduction strategies in global tobacco control policies, citing real-world evidence. In a report marking the 20th […]Read More
Modern smoking alternatives may improve public health by reducing smokers’ exposure to carcinogens, French oncologist David Khayat said. Khayat cited studies indicating that the quantity and concentration of harmful substances […]Read More
Harm reduction advocates are questioning the World Health Organization’s decision to hold a costly tobacco control summit in 2025, suggesting the event could divert resources from more pressing global health […]Read More
An international study citing the importance of accurate information on less harmful alternatives to cigarettes has gained the support of a Philippine consumer group. The Nicotine Consumers Union of the […]Read More
A regional tobacco harm reduction advocacy group expressed concern over corruption allegations against the World Health Organization (WHO), citing the United States’ past withdrawal of support. The Coalition of Asia […]Read More
The United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) has spurred several countries to re-evaluate the agency’s policies and the influence of major funders, including Bloomberg Philanthropies. The U.S. […]Read More
A top Israeli cardiologist said nicotine is not carcinogenic and does not cause hearth diseases “Nicotine is addictive, but it doesn’t harm the body. It’s not carcinogenic, and it doesn’t […]Read More
Harm reduction advocates in the Philippines celebrated the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) marketing authorizations for 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products, hailing it as a significant step for a […]Read More
The Philippines House of Representatives approved on second reading a proposed bill that aims to rationalize excise tax rates on tobacco and vapor products and raise an additional P66 billion […]Read More