Lao PDR intensifies whole-of-government efforts to curb tobacco industry interference and reinforce its ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), bolstering public health measures with WHO support.

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Lao PDR intensifies whole-of-government efforts to curb tobacco industry interference and reinforce its ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), bolstering public health measures with WHO support.

The Maldives has announced a ban on smoking for individuals born after 2008, aiming to create a smoke-free generation. The new law restricts tobacco sales to this group, marking a first in South Asia.

The Maldives has made history as the first country to ban smoking for an entire generation, introducing a bold new law that forbids tobacco use for anyone born after 2008. This pioneering move aims to break the cycle of lifelong addiction and create a healthier future

The World Health Organization sounds the alarm: tobacco continues to pose a double danger to Lao PDR, draining the economy and wreaking havoc on public health. Immediate action is crucial to reverse soaring smoking rates and reduce the mounting costs