Leh, Dec, 19: A team consisting of squad members under COTPA (Cigarette and other tobacco product Act) conducted a surprise checking of various shops on December 19 after receiving complaints from different education institution headed by District Health Officer Leh along with officers/officials representatives from Police Station Leh, Drug Controller UT Ladakh, Food Inspector Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) Leh, Inspector Sale Tax UT Ladakh, District Consultant National ...
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A Call for Pragmatism: Rethinking Tobacco Harm Reduction on the Global Stage
In the quest to liberate the world from the shackles of smoking, it’s evident that a one-size-fits-all approach falls short. This realization must extend to the very institution that aims to lead the charge – the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Two decades ago, the WHO unveiled the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, envisioning a universal solution to combat smoking’s scourge. Yet, today, over a billion people still smoke worldwide, and the WHO’s stringent stance on alternative opt...