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Published on Apr 13, 2025

Alarm on teen vaping crisis, urgent implementation of Tobacco Control Bill urged

As vaping rates among South African teens surge to alarming levels, public health researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) are calling on the government to urgently enact the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill to curb …

Source: The Star - Uncategorized
Published on 11:40 GMT

Mint Explainer: Why is the IPL plastered with fantasy gaming & ‘pan masala’ ads?

This surge is part of an overall spike in IPL advertising, with ad volumes during the opening matches rising 12% year-on-year and the number of advertisers jumping 31%. Online fantasy gaming ads remain among the top e-gaming categories, while ‘pan masala’ …

Source: Mint - Neutral
Published on 11:05 GMT

Multi-stakeholder consultation proposes key amendments to Draft Bill banning E-Cigarettes in KP

- Advertisement - PESHAWAR, Apr 14 (APP):A multi-stakeholder consultation on the draft bill prohibiting e-cigarettes and vapes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) proposed critical amendments to strengthen the legislation before its submission to the Health …

Source: Associated Press of Pakistan - Label Pending
Published on 10:51 GMT

Why CDC cuts are being called ‘the greatest gift to tobacco industry in the last half-century’

In the earliest ads, Terrie Hall wears a scarf around her throat to cover the artificial voice box that helps her speak. She talks about smoking on the day of her surgery; how she wishes she’d recorded her voice so her grandchildren would know how she used …

Source: STAT - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 07:25 GMT

Maldives to phase out smoking with generational ban

The Maldives will attempt to stamp out smoking across the South Asian luxury tourist archipelago this year with a ban making it illegal for anyone currently under 19 to ever buy cigarettes. A proposed law will prohibit the sale of tobacco products to …

Source: The Economic Times - Label Pending
Published on 11:52 GMT

How might the World Health Organization fight future pandemics?

London: Member states of the World Health Organization hope to soon complete more than three years of negotiations on new rules for responding to pandemics when they resume talks in Geneva, after the COVID-19 pandemic killed millions in 2020-22. Here are …

Source: ETHealthworld.com - Center-right
Published on 06:33 GMT

Clearing the air: A new push against outdoor secondhand smoke

LI SHIGONG Strolling down a busy street, waiting in a parking lot or standing at the entrance of a scenic spot, many have encountered the sharp, unwelcome sting of cigarette smoke hanging heavily in the air. In March, Shanghai took steps to tackle this …

Source: Beijing Review - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Research continues to show Nevada casinos expose patrons to secondhand smoke

By Lily Wright Across the world, smoking is the leading cause of preventable death. Of the 7 million deaths that occur annually because of tobacco, more than 18% are caused by secondhand smoke exposure. In Nevada, smoking is prevalent in part because of …

Source: This Is Reno - Nevada - Neutral
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Gazipur City Corporation set to be smoking-free

Gazipur City Corporation, or GCC, has officially issued an order to make all its offices, departments, branches, and regional centres completely smoking-free. The announcement came during a seminar at the GCC auditorium on Sunday. The event was organised …

Source: The Financial Express Bangladesh - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 13, 2025

WHO members close to accord on tackling future pandemics

Members of the World Health Organisation are close to a deal on a treaty to prepare for future pandemics, sources involved in the talks told Reuters yesterday, with a WHO spokesperson saying discussions had been paused until Tuesday. The pact, which has …

Source: Gulf Daily News Online - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 12, 2025

WHO Members Near Deal On Preparing For Future Pandemics

Home World News WHO Members Near Deal On Preparing For Future Pandemics The accord is intended to shore up the world's defences against new pathogens after the COVID-19 pandemic killed millions of people in 2020-22. Members of the World Health …

Source: StratNews Global - Label Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2025

WHO members close to accord on tackling future pandemics, sources say

By Emma Farge, Olivia Le Poidevin and Rajveer Pardesi GENEVA (Reuters) -Members of the World Health Organization are close to a deal on a treaty to prepare for future pandemics, sources involved in the talks told Reuters on Saturday, with a WHO …

Source: Regional Media News - Iowa - Label Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Govt can generate additional Rs67.4b annually by raising tobacco taxes

ISLAMABAD - The Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) has released a statement calling on the government to raise the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on cigarettes by Rs. 39 per pack in the upcoming fiscal year 2025-26. This proposed …

Source: The Nation - Label Pending
Published on Apr 12, 2025

WHO faces scrutiny for hiring senior directors despite budget crunch

The World Health Organization (WHO) is facing scrutiny for expanding its senior director ranks in Geneva, raising concerns about the allocation of limited resources. Critics argue that this diverts funds from crucial public health initiatives, …

Source: Manila Bulletin - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Exposing tobacco industry misinformation

BACK in the month of January, I wrote about media stories appearing at the time which not only made unfounded accusations about trusted global health organizations working legally in Pakistan, but which also sought to undermine the evidence-based tobacco …

Source: Pakistan Observer - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 12, 2025

Tobacco taxation

EVERY year, close to 164,000 people die due to tobacco use in Pakistan. This means 450 deaths per day, more than 3,100 deaths per week and over 13,600 deaths per month. In addition to the devastating loss of lives, the latest research indicates that the …

Source: Dawn - Center-left
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Chen, Ted

Dr. Ted Tyzz-Lang Chen, a luminary in public health, cherished mentor, and deeply devoted family man, passed away on April 1, 2025, in New York City. He was 86. When Ted arrived in the United States in 1964, he had $200 in his pocket. As he liked to boast, …

Source: Nola - Louisiana - Neutral
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Two expats arrested with vape cartridges, nanosticks

Two expatriates have been arrested from Hulhumale’ with a large number of vape cartridges, two nanosticks and alcohol. Police, in a message to the media, said the arrests were made during an operation jointly carried out by Hulhumale’ Special Enforcement …

Source: Sun Online International - Uncategorized
Published on Apr 11, 2025

Regulation, Enforcement, and Associated Challenges of the ENDS Industry: Part I

In 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating all manufacturers, retailers, and distributors of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) with following the agency’s promulgation of the Final Deeming Rule under the 2009 Tobacco …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:09 GMT

Attorney General Bonta Charges Five Suspects in Unlicensed Tobacco Scheme that Cost Californians $24 Million in Lost Tax ...

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the grand jury indictment of five suspects for selling tobacco without a license and committing tax fraud that cost the state of California over $24 million in lost tax revenue. On March 14 …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:31 GMT

Scouting America National Capital Area Council Announces 2025 NOESA Award Honorees

The award recognizes Eagle Scouts achieving prominence in their professional and civic life while highlighting their tremendous contributions to our community. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scouting America …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:35 GMT

FDA Honored to Welcome HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to FDA Campus

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today welcomed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, a visit that included remarks to FDA employees, meetings with agency leadership, …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 21:10 GMT

FDA Honored to Welcome HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to FDA Campus

For Immediate Release: April 11, 2025 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today welcomed HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to its headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, a visit that included remarks to FDA employees, meetings with agency leadership, …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry

Published on April 11, 2025 - 10:19 GMT

Tourist price index (TPI) for the 1st quarter of 2025

MACAU, April 11 - Information from the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) indicated that the Tourist Price Index (TPI) for the first quarter of 2025 went up by 1.15% year-on-year, on account of dearer prices of jewellery and watches, as well as higher …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 17:19 GMT

Aurora Dentist Dr. John K. Zalesky Featured for Expertise in Gum Disease Symptoms and Prevention

Highlights Early Gum Disease Symptoms and Prevention Tips AURORA, CO, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Residents of Aurora, CO wondering how to tell if they have gum disease can now turn to expert insight from Dr. John K. …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 21:20 GMT

Attorney General Bird Leads Charge to Crack Down on Illegal Chinese E-Cigarettes that Target Kids

DES MOINES—Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that she is leading 27 states and Guam in asking the Trump Administration to continue combatting the flood of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes into the U.S. that target kids. Last year alone, …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 21:27 GMT

FDA Announces Plan to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirement for Monoclonal Antibodies and Other Drugs

For Immediate Release: April 10, 2025 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a groundbreaking step to advance public health by replacing animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs with more effective, …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …

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