International Updates Archive

A new article published by the medical journal The Lancet titled, “Priority actions for the non-communicable disease crisis,” highlights priority actions to reduce the global NCD crisis and identifies tobacco control as the most urgent

There has been important progress on plain packaging in the 12 months since the Australian Government announced April 29, 2010 that it would be bringing forward plain packaging.  A list of developments internationally is below

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids posted a new guidance document, Assessing Compliance with Smoke-Free Laws: A “How-to” Guide for Conducting Compliance Studies, on the International Resource Center website that can help advocates working to strengthen

A new study published in Tobacco Control finds that restaurants have not suffered economically as a result of Mexico City’s 100% smoke-free law. Findings are based on a monthly survey of businesses from January 2005

 WLF, in partnership with other groups, has just launched an exciting online advocacy effort that educates about the devastating impact of the tobacco epidemic and the importance of the upcoming UN Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases

New World Bank Report on Non-communicable DiseasesA new World Bank report warns that South Asian countries are facing a health crisis due to rising rates of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).  NCDs disproportionately affect poor families, often

Tougher steps covering the sale and promotion of tobacco products are to be unveiled by ministers later. The Department of Health in England is expected to say that it will push ahead with a ban

Dr Margaret Chan Director-General Address to WHO staff on the occasion ofthe 100th anniversary of InternationalWomen’s Day Geneva, Switzerland, 8 March 2011 Colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, In 1968, the Philip Morris tobacco company introduced Virginia

TURKEY:   University campuses now ‘smoke-free zones’ – Today’s ZamanMarch 2, 2011 [Photo cutline]: The YÖK project has banned smoking on university campuses in an attempt to reduce the number of students smoking tobacco. The

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is still accepting nominations for the 2011 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. To submit a nominee for the Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence, please

Smoke-free Mexico City Success Due to Strong Advocacy A recent article in Tobacco Control found that the coordinated efforts of advocates and policymakers led to the successful implementation of Mexico City’s 100% smoke-free law. The

http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/2011/announcement/en/index.html World No Tobacco Day 2011 Theme: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 13 January 2011 – The World Health Organization (WHO) selects “The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control” as the theme of

http://www.who.int/tobacco/wntd/2011/announcement/en/index.html World No Tobacco Day 2011 Theme: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 13 January 2011 – The World Health Organization (WHO) selects “The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control” as the theme of

Scotland’s Smoking, Health and Social Care Act banned smoking in all public places and workplaces as of March 26, 2006. Previous studies have shown that adoption of the comprehensive smoke-free law has been associated with

On Thursday December 30, Canada’s Minister of Health, Leona Aglukkaq, announced that a new set of 16 picture-based warnings on cigarette packages will be required.  These new warnings will cover 75% of the package front

http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/@ps/documents/digitalasset/dh_122252.pdf ASH news release:  For immediate release:   30 November 2010 Public Health White Paper  –  A step in the right direction Responding to the Public Health White Paper launched today ASH broadly welcomed the emphasis

DEATH CLOCK to start COP 4 http://www.fctc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=457:death-clock-to-start-cop-4&catid=222:meeting-resources&Itemid=230     From the WHO-FCTC website:  http://www.who.int/fctc/en/ The fourth session of the Conference of the Parties will be held from 15 to 20 November 2010 at the conference

There are now at least 40 countries/jurisdictions that have finalized requirements for pictorial warnings.  Some countries are now on their second, third or fourth round of pictures. A listing of 40 countries/jurisdictions is attached as

Please see the news update on the FCA website – www.fctc.org.  FCA Tobacco flavours, Facts and Q&A FCA has just developed a media briefer on tobacco flavours facts and a Q and A, in response

The 63rd UN DPI/NGO Conference recognized the implementation of FCTC as key to the advancing of Global Health. This is in part thanks to the FCA members who attended and influenced the outcomes of this

The 63rd UN DPI/NGO Conference recognized the implementation of FCTC as key to the advancing of Global Health. This is in part thanks to the FCA members who attended and influenced the outcomes of this

 Welcome to the APACT 2010 conference website:   http://www.apact2010.org/ NEWS FLASH! Registration now open! Click here: http://www.apact2010.org/ for more information and for the latest provisional program. Onsite registration opens 6 – 9 October 2010 APACT

Dear Colleagues and Friends, Would you like to participate in a cancer control capacity-building project? The application process is open since 26 May 2010, with the deadline being 24 September 2010 Have you started your

The World Health Organization has just published a “WHO technical manual on tobacco tax administration”. The new manual aims to help governments improve health and increase revenues by identifying a set of best practices for

The Political Economy of Tobacco and Poverty Alleviation in Southeast Asia: contradictions in the role of the state Global Health, Equity and the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

Ferrari have changed their controversial racing team logo, with the new design to come into force from January 1 next year. The team were recently criticised regarding the barcode emblem that had previously adorned their

Dr. Mackay joins CNN’s weekly chat program TALK ASIA, as she reveals her work in public health, particularly on tobacco control. She also talks about her battles with the tobacco industry in China, and her liftetime mission

A new study published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention journal, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reportexamines data from the 2009 Global Adult Tobacco Surveys (GATS) conducted in Bangladesh, Thailand, and Uruguay.  GATS

Media release from the Australian Council on Smoking and Health. It details a survey indicating that the tobacco industry is the least reputable among industry sectors.  Click for more

  07 June 2010 Dr. Ahmed Galal Board Member International Development Research Centre Canada RE: Restoring IDRC’s Integrity and Credibility: Mrs. Barbara McDougall’s Resignation Dear Dr. Galal, The Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) is

 The World Health Organization has just published an online database of pictorial health warnings. The database is categorized by topic and by Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Article 11 of the

 The World Health Organization has just published an online database of pictorial health warnings. The database is categorized by topic and by Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Article 11 of the

 The World Health Organization has just published an online database of pictorial health warnings. The database is categorized by topic and by Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. Article 11 of the

From January 2012, all cigarettes will be sold in plain packages. No logos, no shiny finishes, no bright colours, no pretty pictures. Instead of reassuring and persuasive brand imagery, graphic health warnings will dominate the

WPRO Awardees and Country Events: http://www.wpro.who.int/sites/tfi/wntd/WNTD_2010.htm

 Geneva, Switzerland:  International talks in Geneva on a new treaty to fight the global problem of illicit trade in tobacco products have ended without a final agreement. But Parties did make some significant progress..  They

  Bulletin 101 (Friday, 19 March)  Headlines: Digesting the Thursday Night Surprise inside this issue Information sharing is critical Unlawful manufacturing in China 3 Non-price factors behind smuggling Nepal case study US moves to ban cigs by

Announcing the Top 10 Ideas for Change in America Hey Changemakers, After the submission of 2505 ideas and 209,950 votes, we’re happy to announce the 10 winners of the Ideas for Change in America competition.

  APACT 2010 Registration Opening Soon. Provisional Programe: The APACT 2010 Scientific Program Committee is putting together a world-class program featuring renowned speakers and addressing key issues in tobacco control and public health. The provisional

 The APACT 2010 abstract submission deadline has been extended! You now have until 24 March 2010 to submit your abstract. APACT 2010 is inviting abstract submissions on tobacco control topics relevant to the Asia Pacific

 Here is a statement of the Obama administration posted on the White House website: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2010/02/26/protecting-kids-tobacco-and-improving-public-health-home-and-abroad

The fifth anniversary of the coming into force of the FCTC will take place on Feb. 27, 2010.  For package warnings, the FCTC has been a pivotal factor in helping to spur improvements worldwide.  When

Opening remarks on the fifth anniversary of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Geneva, Switzerland , 26 February 2010 Convention on tobacco control a triumph for public health Dr Margaret Chan, Director-General of the

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This year’s World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) on 31 May 2010 focuses on the theme: Gender and tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women The WHO is looking for nominees for this year’s WNTD,

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  World Cancer Day brings message of hope This year World Cancer Day (WCD) 2010 brings a positive message that some cancer can be prevented. Today is WCD (4 February 2010) and it aims to

The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids is reminding everyone that today, Friday 15 January 2010 is the last day for nominations for the 2010 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence. When Judy Wilkenfeld died

     Application for funding assistance Submission deadline extended: 29 January 2010  Click for more information

Tobacco Industry’s Onslaught on Asia ‘While almost all of Asia has ratified the FCTC and is moving to implement the WHO treaty on tobacco (FCTC) the global tobacco industry is intensifying is grip on Asia.