A Turning Point For Policy
February 12, 2026 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
A Turning Point For Policy
The United States’ decision to leave the World Health Organization is seen as a major turning point for policy in the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). The group is urging governments to review the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), while New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has also questioned continued funding for the treaty. The US cited WHO mismanagement as a reason for its withdrawal, and Peters criticized the organization as unaccountable and in need of taxpayer scrutiny. CAPHRA’s Executive Coordinator, Nancy Loucas, argued that the US exit should prompt a reassessment of the FCTC, particularly regarding its approach to harm reduction tools such as vaping and nicotine pouches.
February 10, 2026 by scoop.co.nz
WHO Exit By The United States Forces FCTC Accountability: A Turning Point For Asia Pacific Policy
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) calls on Asia-Pacific gover…
