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 applauds the Gambia Government for a comprehensive tobacco control law

Feb 7, 2017 | News

On December 30, 2016, the President of the Gambia assented to the tobacco control bill that was passed by the National Assembly on December 20, 2016. CTCA would like to join other partners to congratulate the government of the Gambia and all the tobacco control...

CTCA to host regional meeting for its program support countries

Feb 2, 2017 | News

CTCA is set to convene a regional tobacco control meeting that will provide a platform for African governments under its program support and TC pivotal actors to harmonize understanding on Tobacco Control response and strategies for Africa. The meeting to be held in...