Uganda set to undertake Health cost study on tobacco use

The first ever health cost study on tobacco use in Africa is set to be conducted in Uganda to generate African based evidence on the economic cost of tobacco use that can be used to guide planning for health care, as well as support policy development and...

Tax Factsheet

The overall demand for tobacco products is significantly affected by changes in tobacco product taxes and prices. Raising taxes to increase the price of tobacco products is the most effective means to reduce tobacco use (WHO, 2010). Price affects all aspects of...