Concerns Raised Over Unregulated e-Cigarettes Flooding the Market
October 03, 2025 by nilepost.co.ug
Concerns Raised Over Unregulated e-Cigarettes Flooding the Market
The Uganda Health Communication Alliance (UHCA) has warned that “unregulated” e-cigarettes and tobacco products are increasingly entering Uganda, posing serious public health risks. Richard Baguma, UHCA’s national coordinator, said the proliferation of these products is driven in part by weak regulatory enforcement and inadequate taxation. Speaking during a Media Orientation on Tobacco Taxation organised by UHCA, Baguma noted that some products are deliberately designed to evade detection and appeal to young people.
4.40% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 1.2 million current smokers in Uganda 7.80% of men are current smokers but only 1.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
