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 supports Niger to initiate Tobacco Control Coordination Mechanism

Dec 17, 2015 | News

The Director General of Health Services in the Ministry of Health, Niger, Dr. Qasma Ghali has hailed CTCA’s partnership with the Government of Niger which she said will go a long way in enhancing the implementation of tobacco control in the country. Dr. Ghali was...

National Tobacco Control Focal Persons hailed for their commitment to tobacco control

Dec 10, 2015 | News

December 10, 2015- The Dean School of Public Health and CTCA Director, Prof William Bazeyo has called on Tobacco Control Focal Persons in CTCA’s target countries to be more vigilant in guarding public health policies against Tobacco Industry Interference. The Dean was...