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24 March 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken us to better understand the importance of public health for human development and prevent the spread of diseases..…Read more
22 March 2021
Senators hit ‘ridiculous’ DOH plan to bar some industries from buying vaccines
A draft DOH order includes a provision prohibiting companies from buying COVID-19 vaccines if they make tobacco,.…Read more
19 March 2021
Policy decision regarding vape should be well informed, say traders
A total of 153 members of parliament in Bangladesh in an unprecedented letter to the prime minister last week asked for a ban on vape, also known as e-cigarette, products….Read more
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
GGTC is tracking the tobacco industry’s tactics during the COVID-19 pandamic. Find the latest findings here.
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Fact Sheets
November, 2020
The Role of the WHO FCTC in COVID-19 Responses
Tobacco use carries risk of COVID-19 transmission and leads to worse health outcomes for COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 also endangers those with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) for which smoking is a major risk factor…Read more
November, 2020
Tobacco Industry Accountability and Liability in the Time of COVID-19
The tobacco industry must be held to account for health care costs, compensation to victims, corruption, illicit trade, environmental damage, food insecurity, child labor, and more…Read more
September, 2020
How tobacco industry interference hinders the UN sustainable development goals
The tobacco industry’s business is incompatible with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…Read more
