Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa

1st Africa Conference on Tobacco and Development

The Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa along with the ACBF are hosting the first Africa Conference on Tobacco and Development From October 26th to 28th 2021.

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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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[Press statement] World No Tobacco Day 2021:

May 30, 2021 | News

We must provide tobacco users the help they need to quit The 2021 edition of World No Tobacco Day makes a special request to smokers; “Commit to Quit”. This message is particularly timely, especially at a time when the world continues to struggle to contain...

The Gambia launches its second COVID-19 tobacco control caravan

Apr 16, 2021 | News, News, The Gambia

As the coronavirus spreads across the continent, countries need to continue to encourage citizens to maintain the measures that protect them from getting the virus. This includes social distancing, wearing masks and washing their hands. Departments of Health also have...

Capacity Building

The capacity building for the CTCA aims at supporting African governments to implement strong national tobacco control programs that would lead to reducing tobacco consumption and the burden of disease due to tobacco in Africa. The CTCA will: Avail evidence on...

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