Ideology and Bloomberg Dollars Distort Global Tobacco Treaty
December 08, 2025 by filtermag.org
Ideology and Bloomberg Dollars Distort Global Tobacco Treaty
The World Health Organization (WHO) has shifted towards an ideological stance on tobacco, neglecting science and favoring donor interests at COP11. Despite evidence showing reduced-risk nicotine products are safer, the WHO prioritizes harsher regulation on them over more harmful cigarettes. Delegates resisted these unfounded proposals, criticizing the WHO's bias and cult-like behavior. The WHO's hypocrisy was evident in biased awards and a funding ecosystem influenced by billionaire donors like Michael Bloomberg. In contrast, open dialogue at the "Good COP" conference highlighted the need for transparent, evidence-based public health policies, criticizing the WHO's failure to prioritize harm reduction. The WHO's deviation from its duty poses a threat to global public health.
