Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa

Africa Conference on Tobacco and Development

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How COVID-19 affects smokers

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.

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

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Funding for Tobacco Control Research 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.

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CTCA hosts COVID-19 and tobacco control webinar

May 20, 2020 | News

Some of Africa's Tobacco Control Focal Points to share their experiences Various studies from across the globe have shown that tobacco use -- and smoking in particular -- is a risk factor for COVID-19. Smokers who contract COVID-19 have been shown to have severe...

Africa needs allies in the fight against COVID-19 but governments must be wary of donations that compromise public health

Apr 24, 2020 | News

ACROSS the world countries have become united in their quests to conquer the deadly and rapidly spreading coronavirus. Governments, businesses, researchers, civil society and the media are working towards a solution to the pandemic that can eventually see citizens...