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The Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is pleased to announce that with the ratification of United Kingdom of Great Britain […]

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A study from the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath exposes evidence that big tobacco companies are still facilitating tobacco smuggling, while also […]

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Tobacco and Heart Disease is the theme for today’s World No Tobacco Day. Although most people regard cancer as the disease commonly associated with tobacco use, […]

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Die Burger, a South African newspaper, has featured research by the Knowledge Hub’s  Corne van Walbeek  in its headlines. The research hones in on the negative impacts […]

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On May 31, 2018, the World No Tobacco Day, the WBG team will be launching six Indonesia Tobacco Reports at a day-long seminar organized by the Indonesian […]

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WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on taxation based at the University of Cape Town, along with the other WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs have adopted a statement on […]

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By Vanessa Darsamo Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are a significant and growing problem in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where the largest relative increase in NCD-attributable deaths is expected […]

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By Michal Stoklosa There has been a slight decline in smoking prevalence in Zambia in recent years, but due to the country’s population growth the number […]

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Cheaper cigarettes have enabled more Zambians to become smokers

By Michal Stoklosa. There has been a slight decline in smoking prevalence in Zambia in recent years, but due to the country’s population growth the number […]

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Download The Economics of Tobacco Taxation Toolkit here. The work hopes contribute to the advancement of the tobacco taxation agenda! It was conducted with the support […]