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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Uganda celebrates World No Tobacco Day with a call Parliament to fast track the TC Bill

Jun 2, 2015 | News

Uganda’s Minister of Health Dr. Elioda Tumwesigye has called upon the Health Committee of Parliament to hasten the process of tabling the tobacco control Bill in Parliament for quick passing into law to protect Ugandans from the devastating effects of tobacco. This...

WNTD 2015 Theme: Stop illicit trade of tobacco products

May 15, 2015 | News

World No Tobacco Day - 31 May, 2015 Theme: Stop illicit trade of tobacco products Preamble: Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to...