Campaigns India- Tobacco Control – Sunita (Hindi) The campaign shows the personal testimony of Sunita Tomar, a 27-year old wife and mother. She developed oral cancer after using smokeless tobacco. Sunita lives…
Press Room Oral Cancer Victim Sunita Reveals Devastating Harm of Smokeless Tobacco Use in New Ad Campaign The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, today launched a powerful new anti-tobacco mass media campaign called Sunita, designed to warn people about the devastating health harms of using smokeless tobacco. The 30-second advertisement has been translated into 17 languages and will run for five weeks nationally
Vital Stories Tanzania Maternal Health Program The maternal health project is a joint effort between the Tanzanian government, Vital Strategies as implementers, and Bloomberg Philanthropies, which has funded this effort for the past seven years.
Press Room Profit and Hooking a New Generation of Nicotine Addicts Motivate Reynolds-Lorillard Deal “The tobacco industry simply wants to organize itself so it is positioned to capture more American customers, especially young people and minorities, through products like e-cigarettes and menthol cigarettes. These products are specifically designed to feel less harsh to consumers, masking the reality of nicotine addiction.
Vital Stories An Appeal on Behalf of the People of Cameroon A year ago, on July 4th, The Ministry of Heath Cameroon launched a mass media campaign to support tobacco control reform and educate the public about the harmful effects of tobacco.
Vital Stories Integrated Mass Media Campaign Launched in Shenzhen, China General Director of Shenzhen NCD, Professor Yang Yingzhou, chairing the press launch.
Press Room Statement of Urgency Includes Strong Tobacco Control Measures Commitment to Address NCD’s tobacco use has been included in the first draft sent to Member States, but we cannot emphasize enough how critical it is to maintain the integrity of language supporting reduction of tobacco use. We urge Member States to include targets for reduction of tobacco use, both globally and at country level.
Vital Stories My Name is Rennie and I have an NCD We joins hundreds of other participants at the United Nations observing and participating in the UN Civil Society Informal Interactive Hearing on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), tasked with discussing the achievements and gaps in the international approach to NCDs.
Press Room Support Irish Government’s Plain Cigarette Packaging Legislation It is important to support legislation to introduce plain standardized packaging for cigarettes in Ireland. The Cabinet of the Government of the Republic of Ireland endorsed draft legislation, which now will go before the Irish Parliament. Parliament is urged to vote and pass the law as soon as possible.
Press Room Support Efforts to Boost Blood Supply in Kigoma On the eve of World Blood Donation Day, it is important to supporting the Tanzanian government and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in their efforts to officiate this important event in Kigoma region. The region has only 14 health facilities that provide Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (CEmOC) of which 9 facilities in Kigoma Urban, Kibondo, Kakonko, Kasulu and Uvinza districts have been upgraded and receive support from WLF