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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Hoima District Leaders pledge to integrate Better Farming Better Me Project Model into their District Plan for next year

Aug 27, 2015 | News

Hoima District, August 26, 2015: The leadership pf Hoima District has pledged to fully support the Better Farming Better Me project aimed at supporting tobacco farmers to diversify from tobacco growing to other alternatives. Addressing a team from CTCA and...

PRESS STATEMENT: Tobacco Control Bill 2014 Passed

Jul 30, 2015 | News

Wednesday, July 29th 2015 Today, we gather here to congratulate Government, Ministry of Health, the Movers and Seconders of the Bill, Health Committee of parliament, all MPs, International Community partners particularly; WHO, CTFK, the UNION, ATCA and ACBF, fellow...