Speech of WHO Director General at the NCD Summit, New York
Dr Margaret Chan New York, New York, 19 September 2011 Address at the High-level meeting on noncommunicable diseases, United Nations General Assembly Excellencies, Heads of State, Heads of Government, Ministers, Mr President of the UN
Canada: Laws Banning Smoking in Vehicles Carrying Children – International Overview
Canadian Cancer Society, August 30, 2011 Summary: Laws prohibiting smoking in vehicles carrying children have been adopted in 9 Canadian provinces/territories (British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and
Updates: NCD Summit, 19-20 Sept, 2011
From the NCD Alliance: the NCD Alliance, has just given this online interview to PBSNewsHour: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/ Request for support: As it stands now, the summit will do little more than admit NCDs like heart
New Graphic Warnings in the US beginning Sept. 2012
‘Beginning September 2012, FDA will require larger, more prominent cigarette health warnings on all cigarette packaging and advertisements in the United States. These warnings mark the first change in cigarette warnings in more than 25 years
Australia defends Tobacco Packaging Law as Backed by Solid Research, 24/06/11
6/24/11 Inside US Trade (Pg. Unavail. Online)2011 WLNR 12604968 Inside US TradeCopyright 2011 Inside Washington Publishers. All Rights Reserved. June 24, 2011 Volume 29; Issue 25 AUSTRALIA DEFENDS TOBACCO PACKAGING LAW AS BACKED BY SOLID
FCA: World No Tobacco Day 2011
http://www.fctc.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=544:get-involved-with-world-no-tobacco-day&catid=229:general-news&Itemid=233&utm_source=FCA+e-News+list+%28listserv%29&utm_campaign=be41416d4a-FCA_Newsletter_June_20116_28_2011&utm_medium=email Many FCA members received WNTD awards for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. Watch: an image slideshow of the winners Other materials: Tuesday 31 May is World No Tobacco Day. FCA, a
WHO Press Release on WNTD 2011
WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2011 CELEBRATES WHO FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON TOBACCO CONTROL WHO lauds inroads against tobacco, urges full treaty compliance 27 May 2011 | Geneva – On World No Tobacco Day (31 May), the
Call for Nominations for the 5th Triennial Luther L. Terry Awards
Call for Nominations for the 5th Triennial Luther L. Terry Awards for Exemplary Leadership in Tobacco Control The American Cancer Society is announcing the call for nominations for the 2012 Luther L. Terry Awards,
World No Tobacco Day message: UN Secretary-General
Secretary-General, in Message, Urges Push to Cut Tobacco-related Deaths, Enliven Battle against Other Non-communicable Diseases, Create Healthier World for All Following is UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s message for World No Tobacco Day, 31 May: This
New Study on Economic Effects of Display Bans
A recent study published in Tobacco Control finds that Ireland’s point-of-sale (POS) display ban has had no significant short-term effects on retailers’ revenue beyond seasonal patterns or a general downward trend. Findings are based on analyses of
Health groups applaud Moscow Declaration’s strong focus on tobacco control
WASHINGTON, 29 April – The world’s health ministers should be congratulated for identifying tobacco control as a proven tool to fight major killer diseases and boost development, says theFramework Convention Alliance, which represents over 350
New Lancet Article Identifies Reducing Tobacco Use as Critical Solution to the Rise of NCDs
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
Plain/standard packaging Updates
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
New Resource Provides Guidance for Smoke-free Compliance Studies
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
Mexico City:Study- Smoke-free Law Did Not Reduce Restaurants’ Profits
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
15000aDay.org: Taking action against tobacco and NCDs
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 NCD’s in South Asia
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
England:Plans to target sale of tobacco products/Tobacco Plan
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’s speech: 100th International Women’s Day
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
Smoke-free zones: recent good practices from around the globe
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
Last day today, 28 February: nominations for the 2011 Judy Wilkenfeld Award
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
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
World No Tobacco Day 2011 Theme: The WHO FCTC
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
World No Tobacco Day 2011: The WHO FCTC
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
Study Finds Decreases in Childhood Asthma Hospitalizations after Smoke-free Law Implementation
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
Canada announces new picture warnings to cover 75% of package front and back
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
UK Governement Position on Plain Packaging
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
Fourth session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO FCTC
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
pictorial warnings now required by 40 countries/jurisdictions – international summary
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
News update on FCTC Articles 9/10
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
FCA: UN NGO conference recognises implementation of FCTC as key to advancing global health
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
FCA: UN NGO conference recognises implementation of FCTC as key to advancing global health
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
APACT Registration now open; Provisional program now available!
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
Asia-Pacific Cancer Society Training Grants (APCASOT)
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
WHO technical manual on tobacco tax administration
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
Global Health Promotion: Recent Papers
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 reveal new logo design, 08/07/10
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. Judith Mackay on CNN’s TalkAsia
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
Tobacco use and marketing among women – Bangladesh, Thailand, and Uruguay
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
Global Industry Survey
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
SEATCA letter: Restoring IDRC’s Integrity and Credibility
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
WHO online database of pictorial health warnings
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
WHO online database of pictorial health warnings
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
WHO online database of pictorial health warnings
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
Plain packaging:At last, truth in cigarette advertising, 29/04/10
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
WHO-TFI World No Tobacco Day 2010
WPRO Awardees and Country Events: http://www.wpro.who.int/sites/tfi/wntd/WNTD_2010.htm
Making Progress, but Not there Yet, 21/03/10
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
INB-4 daily bulletins are now available at www.fctc.org
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
LIVESTRONG makes it to Ideas for Change in America
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 Reminder
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