As the COVID-19 caseload continues to rise, studies are starting show how smokers who contract the virus are more likely to suffer severe symptoms and even die. 

CTCA was established in July 2011 by the World Health Organisation.  The center provides technical and institutional support to governments in Africa.

CTCA has opened its first call for funding of tobacco control research  in Africa to Masters and PhD students. There are eight research priority areas. First deadline is June 30, 2020.