Kenya Gathering Feedback on Graphic Warnings
May 07, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
Kenya Gathering Feedback on Graphic Warnings
Kenya's Ministry of Health is seeking public input on a plan requiring cigarette manufacturers to include graphic health warnings covering 80% of packaging. The initiative aims to educate about tobacco risks, discourage use, and reduce consumption. With 8.6% of Kenyans smoking in 2020, the government aims to cut this to under 5% by 2025. However, the tobacco industry argues the plan fails to differentiate between cigarettes and safer nicotine products like pouches. They advocate for separate regulations for tobacco and nicotine items.
May 07, 2024 by kenyans.co.ke
Graphic Health Warnings on Vapes and Oral Nicotine Pouches, Is There Any Evidence to Support Them?
In April 2024, Kenya's Ministry of Health proposed graphic warnings for tobacco-free nicotine …
8.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.6 million current smokers in Kenya 15.60% of men are current smokers but only 0.80% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
