Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi of Mumbai Honored for Leading Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use in India, Giving a Voice to Tobacco Victims

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Dr. Pankaj Chaturvedi — a cancer surgeon based at Mumbai’s Tata Memorial Hospital — will be honored today with the Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence in recognition of his…
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President Putin Signs Historic Law to Fight Tobacco Use in Russia

WASHINGTON, DC — Russian President Vladimir Putin today has taken historic action to reduce tobacco use in the world’s second largest tobacco market by signing into law comprehensive legislation that requires smoke-free public places and…
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russian federation, smoke-free laws, tobacco control laws

World’s Largest Tobacco Use Study Shows Vast Scope of Tobacco Epidemic and Urgent Need for Countries to Act

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

WASHINGTON, DC — The world's largest tobacco use survey, published today in The Lancet, underscores the enormity of the global tobacco…
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global adult tobacco survey, global epidemic

Australia’s Highest Court Upholds Landmark Law Requiring Plain Cigarette Packaging

WASHINGTON, DC – Delivering a tremendous victory for health, Australia’s highest court has rejected a challenge by the tobacco industry and upheld the world’s first law requiring that all cigarettes and other tobacco products be…
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australia, plain packaging

Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors HHS Assistant Secretary Howard Koh and Australia Attorney-General Nicola Roxon for Fighting Tobacco and Saving Lives

Washington, DC – The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will present Dr. Howard Koh, the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, and Nicola Roxon, Australia’s Attorney-General and former Health Minister, with its highest honor, the Champion Award,…
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Dr. Veronica Schoj of Argentina Honored for Leadership in Global Fight Against Tobacco

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Veronica Schoj of Argentina will be honored with the 2012 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence for her leadership in the fight against tobacco use in Argentina and throughout Latin America.…
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U.S. Health Groups Support USTR Efforts to Protect Tobacco Control Measures under Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement

WASHINGTON, DC — Four leading U.S. public health groups are supporting reported efforts by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to protect nations' authority to enact measures to reduce tobacco use under the Trans-Pacific Partnership…
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New Study: Countries Can Reduce Worldwide Smoking 44 Percent in 20 Years by Immediately Adopting Proven Tobacco Control Policies

Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new study published today by the journal Tobacco Control found that if nations immediately implemented the proven,…
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U.S. Business Groups Threaten New Zealand over Its Efforts to Reduce Tobacco Use

WASHINGTON, DC — It is appalling that several prominent U.S. business organizations have threatened retaliation against New Zealand if it pursues innovative proposals to reduce tobacco use. It sends the wrong message to the world about the priorities…
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new zealand, trade, united states of america

WTO Ruling on Clove Cigarettes Disregards Congress’ Legitimate Authority to Protect America’s Kids from Tobacco

WASHINGTON, DC — The Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) today has wrongly concluded that a decision by the U.S. Congress on how best to protect America’s children from flavored cigarettes that serve as starter products…
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clove cigarettes, india, united states, world trade organization

Costa Rica Joins the Fight Against Tobacco, Passes Comprehensive Tobacco Control Law

WASHINGTON, DC — The Costa Rican government has taken a momentous step to protect the health of its citizens by enacting a comprehensive tobacco control law. Signed by President Laura Chinchilla on Thursday morning, the new law will protect…
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Continues its Life-Saving Leadership In Global Fight Against Tobacco

SINGAPORE – New York City Mayor and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg announced today at the World Conference on Tobacco or Health in Singapore that he will commit an additional $220 million to the global fight against tobacco use, bringing…
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Philip Morris International Seeks to Buy Influence Over Trade Policy By Sponsoring Exclusive Washington, DC, Event

WASHINGTON, DC — As the United States and other countries negotiate a trade agreement that could impact efforts to reduce tobacco use worldwide, Philip Morris International is trying to buy access and influence by sponsoring an exclusive corporate…
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philip morris international, tobacco industry, trade and tobacco

Brazil to Become World’s Largest Smoke-Free Country

WASHINGTON, DC — The Brazilian government has taken historic action to protect the health of the nation’s more than 190 million citizens by enacting a comprehensive tobacco control law. Signed by President Dilma Rousseff today, the new…
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brazil, latin america, uruguay

Drastic Price Decrease Threatens to Increase Youth Smoking Rates in Senegal

WASHINGTON, DC — In a move sure to increase tobacco use among youth, Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced that it will lower the price of its most popular cigarette brand, Marlboro by nearly 40 percent in Senegal.

Senegal…
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