Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa

Africa Conference on Tobacco and Development

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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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TC Advocates and Partners in Mauritania agree to support advocacy for the Tobacco Control legislation

May 5, 2014 | News

The Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa (CTCA) supported Ministry of Health to hold the first coordination meeting in Nouakchott, Mauritania on 21 and 22 January 2014. The meeting, brought together all stakeholders (Ministry of Health, line Ministries, Civil Society...

WHO trains CTCA Staff on tobacco control, trade and health policies

Apr 23, 2014 | News

Kampala, April 22, 2014 - A training on Tobacco control, Trade and Health is under way for the staff of the CTCA with a view of providing them with a foundation in the links between tobacco control and trade policies. It seeks to orient the staff on the...