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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Africa Capacity Building Foundation marks 25 years of spearheading capacity development in Africa

May 9, 2016 | News

The 3rd Pan African Capacity Development Forum (CDF3) has been held in Harare, Zimbabwe by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) to coincide with the Silver Jubilee of ACBF. The three day Forum was held from May 3- 5, 2016 under the theme Developing...

Gambia Legislators commit to passing a strong tobacco control law

Mar 21, 2016 | News

Legislators in Gambia have committed to passing a comprehensive tobacco control law compliant with the provisions of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The legislators, led by the Speaker of the Gambia National Assembly, Hon. Abdoulie Bojang...