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 farmers from tobacco growing regions petition the Speaker of Parliament to pass the Tobacco Control Bill 2014

Jul 21, 2014 | News

A group of farmers from the tobacco growing regions of Uganda have petitioned the Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, urging her to pass the Tobacco Control Bill 2014. The farmers, led by Mr. Sengoma John from Kanungu District noted that the...

Uganda’s Vice President, Hon. Edward Ssekandi Commits government’s support to the Tobacco Control Bill

Jul 16, 2014 | News

July 11, 2014_ Uganda today joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Population Day with a call on government to support efforts that promote young people's aspirations. The celebrations held at Angwekibange Primary School gardens in Dokolo District were held...