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WHO tobacco conference ends with funding push

The Eleventh Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), held from Nov. 17 to 22, 2025,...

Developing nations decry ‘philanthro-colonialism’ in WHO tobacco policy

Experts, consumer advocates and regulators at the "Good COP 2.0" conference in Geneva cautioned that prohibitionist approaches targeting tobacco harm reduction (THR), often backed...

Philippine delegation defends tobacco farmers at WHO FCTC conference

The Philippine delegation at the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) earned...

Advocates ask WHO treaty to acknowledge safer nicotine options at COP11

Advocates are calling on the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to stop blocking access to safer nicotine products (SNPs)...

Advocates, farmers ask WHO to adopt science-based tobacco harm reduction

Consumer groups and farmers in the Philippines asked the World Health Organization (WHO) and public policymakers to adopt a science-based approach to tobacco control,...

Confusion on nicotine deters harm reduction efforts—experts

Scientists and physicians warned that pervasive myths about nicotine are preventing millions of smokers worldwide from switching to safer, proven alternatives. In a panel discussion...

Vapers group: E-cigarettes, heated tobacco, nicotine pouches effective for quitting smoking

Harm reduction tools such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches are highly effective in helping smokers quit, the World Vapers Alliance (WVA) said...

Consumer groups push harm reduction, real-world evidence in tobacco control

Consumer advocacy groups asked the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) to incorporate harm reduction strategies into global tobacco control policies. Real-world...

Doctors asked to study facts about nicotine, harm reduction

PANAMA CITY–Public health experts urge medical professionals to learn the science behind nicotine and tobacco harm reduction (THR) to accurately inform people struggling with...

PH gets praise for collaborative approach, defense of national interests in WHO tobacco meet

The Philippine delegation garnered praise for its collaborative approach in reaching consensus, while also defending national interests in the recent World Health Organization’s global...

Senator asked to think about livelihood of 3 million Filipinos in tobacco industry

A former leader of the House of Representatives asked Senator Pia Cayetano to also think about the livelihood of 3 million Filipinos who are...

WHO FCTC asked to disclose full information on smoke-free products

Harm reduction experts who are keenly watching the developments in the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP) in Panama asked the World Health Organization...

Bloomberg’s groups blamed for blocking harm reduction efforts in LMICs

PANAMA CITY—Smoking cessation efforts in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) are disrupted due to pressures from non-government organizations funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, tobacco harm...

Philippines joins other countries in pushing harm reduction at WHO tobacco conference

PANAMA CITY—The Philippines joined other countries in pushing for tobacco harm reduction as part of strategies to mitigate the impact of smoking on public...
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