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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TC Partners in Kenya express enthusiasm for Coordination

Mar 25, 2014 | News

Nairobi, Kenya; March 24, 2014- Tobacco Control Partners in Kenya are meeting for an initial Tobacco Control ( TC) Coordination meeting to develop a mechanism for synchronising TC activities in the country. Over twenty partners are meeting at the Serova Pan Afric...

Six African Countries meet in Kampala to improve tobacco counter marketing

Mar 19, 2014 | News

March 19, 2014, Kampala– Health Ministry Representatives from six countries ; Botswana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa and Uganda are meeting in Kampala for a regional workshop to improve warnings on cigarette packs and anti-tobacco public education campaigns. ...