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Why Choice is Critical for Adults Looking to Quit
For the millions of adult smokers across the Asia-Pacific region, deciding to quit cigarettes is often the
The Missing Middle: How Balanced Regulation Can Help Smokers Switch
For decades, tobacco control has been framed as a choice between prohibition and aggressive restrictions
Why Quitting Nicotine and Quitting Smoking Are Not the Same Thing
The most significant breakthrough in reducing smoking-related disease will not come from a new medical
The Societal Benefits of Tobacco Harm Reduction – How THR Helps More Than Just Individual Smokers
Harm Reduction is a pragmatic public health strategy designed to minimise the harm associated with
COP11 Reflections: Opportunities for THR in Asia Pacific
COP11 in Geneva concluded with a mix of clear progress and unanswered questions – particularly for Tobacco Harm Reduction
When Regulation Fails: How Poor Policy Costs Lives
Effective regulation can protect public health — but when policies ignore real-world consumer behaviour, the
What Was on the Agenda at COP11 – and Why It Matters for Tobacco Harm Reduction Efforts
More than 1400 delegates across government, international organisations and civil society gathered in Geneva last week to discuss
5 Myths Holding Back Public Health Progress
The goal of a smokeless future is within our grasp, but progress is being stalled
From Sweden to Japan: How Proven Alternatives to Cigarettes Can Transform Public Health
Asia-Pacific is the world’s largest cigarette market by volume, and the market where tobacco harm
3 Things We Want to See Discussed at COP11
Tobacco use continues to affect millions of lives across Asia Pacific, which carries a disproportionate
After the Golden Age: New Players, New Risks, and New Opportunities
After the Global Health Golden Age: New Players, New Risks, and New Opportunities The era
Policy Spotlight: Tobacco Control in Laos and the Potential of THR
How Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Decrease The Public Health Burden of Smoking in Laos. The
Uzbekistan’s Restrictions on Safer Nicotine Alternatives are ‘Costing Thousands Of Lives’
Ground-breaking new research reveals Uzbekistan’s restrictive policies on safer alternatives to cigarettes are resulting in
Cessation Over Harm Reduction: WCTC 2025 Draws a Hard Line Against Less Harmful Nicotine Products
Dublin, Ireland — The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 (WCTC) brought together global public
Oral Nicotine Pouches Are a Game-Changer For Women In Sweden’s Smoke-Free Success
First-of-its-kind study reveals female-friendly pouches have revolutionised how to wipe out cigarettes. Ground-breaking new research
The Science Speaks: Why Safer Nicotine Products Deserve Regulatory Support
The EU Reporter’s recent article, “A pragmatic path to ending smoking in Europe”, emphasises the
A Voice for Harm Reduction in Bangladesh: Dr. Delon Human on Safer Nicotine Alternatives
Dr. Delon Human, a global health expert and leading advocate for tobacco harm reduction with decades of experience advising governments…
World Vape Day 2025: Safer alternatives offer SE Asia an escape route from tobacco harm
Singapore May 30, 2025 – As World Vape Day 2025 is marked globally, the Asia
Restrictive policies on smoke-free alternatives could cost thousands of Spanish lives, report finds
A restrictive approach to safer smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes is hindering Spain’s fight against the
Zarda, Gul, Sada Pata and Khoinee: The State of Smokeless Tobacco Use in Bangladesh
The Harms Caused by Smokeless Tobacco and The Hope Brought by Harm-Reduced Products While tobacco
French Restrictions on Safer Alternatives Trap Millions in Smoking, Report Warns
France’s restrictive stance on safer alternatives to cigarettes threatens to derail efforts to reduce the
Pakistan Must Follow Sweden’s Lead to Reduce Smoking Deaths
A newly released report, Tale of Two Nations: Pakistan vs. Sweden, warns that Pakistan risks
The 20th Anniversary of the FCTC: How Far We’ve Come and How Far We Have Left To Go
The role of tobacco harm reduction in assisting with the WHO’s FCTC The 27th of
Back to the Basics: The Risk Continuum in Tobacco Harm Reduction
Embracing Harm Minimization on the Journey to Cessation The Back to the Basics series has
The 156th Session of the WHO Executive Board: What Was Said and What Was Left Unsaid
Discussions on Tobacco Control and the Absence of Discussions on THR The 156th session of
Kenya risks prolonging smoking crisis by restricting safer alternatives, new report warns
Misguided restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes threaten to perpetuate the smoking crisis that kills
Back to the Basics: Tobacco Harm Reduction or Smoking Cessation? Which Approach is Better?
What is Tobacco Harm Reduction and how does it stand alongside smoking cessation? We’ll answer
Tale of Two Nations: New analysis highlights New Zealand’s smoke-free progress vs. South Africa’s struggles
South Africa’s proposed new restrictions on safer alternatives to cigarettes will hold the country back
The Gray Zone: Indonesia’s Tobacco Control Policies and The Case for Tobacco Harm Reduction
With 65% of men using tobacco, Indonesia has one of the highest smoking rates in
South Australia’s ban on nicotine pouches costing lives, says Smoke Free Sweden
STOCKHOLM, 31 January 2025 – Leading health experts say South Australia’s nicotine pouch ban is
Back to the Basics: Is Nicotine Really the Enemy? Understanding Nicotine Use in Tobacco Harm Reduction
The reality of nicotine in harm reduction and how vaping and nicotine pouches are part
Thailand’s Strict Vaping Ban: Understanding the Policy and Its Consequences
Extreme measures, startling consequences and a thriving black market. The need for risk-proportionate smoking policies
The Philippines: An Emerging Regional Leader in Tobacco Harm Reduction
How risk-proportionate regulations and government support can help change a country In 2022, the Philippines
Tobacco Harm Reduction in Bangladesh: How You Can Advocate for Change
Creating change begins with gaining awareness. However, the next step to change, which requires taking
Safer alternatives to smoking can save nearly 700,000 lives in Chile, Ireland and Taiwan
STOCKHOLM, 10 December 2024 – Almost 700,000 lives would be saved in Ireland, Taiwan and
Smoke-free alternatives could save 4.6m lives in Indonesia
STOCKHOLM, 09 December – MORE than 4.6 million lives could be saved if Indonesia embraces
4.6 Million Lives at Stake: The Case for Tobacco Harm Reduction in Indonesia
Indonesia stands at the forefront of the global smoking epidemic, with 64.7% of its male
Global health experts unveil four-point plan to combat oral diseases through tobacco harm reduction
LONDON, 4 December 2024 – Leading international health experts today unveiled a pioneering four-point plan
Oral Health for All: The Safer Alternative to Smoking You Need Now
Combustion, not nicotine, is the primary driver of smoking-related oral diseases and cancers. The report
What the World Can Learn from Japan’s Decline in Smoking
Highlighting the 52% drop in cigarette sales between 2011 and 2023 and the rise of
Nicotine Pouches in Hong Kong: A Harm Reduction Tool
The Potential of Nicotine Pouches in Supporting Hong Kong’s Ambitious Smoking Reduction Goals Nicotine pouches,
Sweden’s Snus Strategy: A Harm Reduction Success Story
Dr. Jindrich Vobořil’s presentation at the New Approaches Conference highlighted the Swedish approach to harm
Harm Reduction, the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, and the Changes Nations Need: A Speech by Dr. Denzil L. Douglas
How the WHO FCTC Implicitly Supports Tobacco Harm Reduction In a recent speech during the
SWEDEN ‘WAY AHEAD’ AS EC SETS SMOKE-FREE 2040 GOAL
STOCKHOLM, Friday 20 September – LEADING international health experts today backed the European Commission’s call
Canada’s Nicotine Pouch Ban Is ‘Deadly Error Defying Science’, Say Health Experts
STOCKHOLM, 28 August – INTERNATIONAL health experts have criticised Canada’s new laws restricting the sale
A Roadmap to Saving 880,000 Lives: The Case for Tobacco Harm Reduction in Malaysia and Uzbekistan
The Growing Smoking Rates in Malaysia and Uzbekistan and A New Report on How THR
The ABCs of Vaping: Your Answers to the Most Common Questions Surrounding E-Cigarettes
Addressing vaping, flavours, popcorn lungs and more One of the most popular tools for tobacco
What is the Role of Flavours in Vaping, and Why is it Important for Harm Reduction?
How misunderstanding and misinformation causes roadblocks for harm reduction When discussing harm-reduction products and nicotine
New Zealand Halves Excise Tax on Heated Tobacco Products: An Important Step Towards Harm Reduction
The benefits of risk-proportionate tobacco policies in New Zealand for a smoke-free 2025. In a
A Conversation with Dr. Mendelsohn: What are the Unintended Consequences of Australia’s Vaping Regulations?
Australia’s restrictive vaping policies, black market booms and rise in youth use A recent report
The Critical Gap: Why is there a Lack of Reliable Data on Global Tobacco Smoking Rates?
The need for better data gathering practices on Tobacco Smoking Rates across the world. Many
CAPHRA Urges New Zealand Govt to Legalise Safer Nicotine Alternatives
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) strongly encourages the New Zealand Government
Vibrant, Healthy, and Tobacco-Free? Evaluating Hong Kong’s New Policies
Looking at The Real Impact of Hong Kong’s Stringent Tobacco Policies on Public Health Over
CAPHRA to Showcase Global Lessons from New Zealand and Sweden at GFN 2024
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) was thrilled to announce its
From Sweden to New Zealand: A Blueprint for Reducing Smoking Rates
How a Nordic Inspiration carries all the way to New Zealand and its Journey Towards
World No Tobacco Day: Promote Change and Innovation To Reduce Smoking
World No Tobacco Day, marked every year on 31 May by the WHO, is a
Navigating Indonesia’s Smoking Epidemic: The Potential of Harm Reduction Strategies
In Indonesia, smoking remains deeply ingrained in the cultural fabric, posing significant challenges to public
Introduction to the Report: No Smoke, Less Harm
The severe negative impacts of tobacco use on societal health make the global development of
Sweden Builds on an Already Successful Approach to Tobacco Control
1 November 2024 is the proposed effective date for Sweden’s reduced tax on alternative nicotine
The Glamourisation of Tobacco: India’s Film Industry, Smoking and Innovative Policies
The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) by the World Health Organisation is one of
The WHO Can Save 100 Million Lives Through Balanced Regulation
“The WHO must adapt swiftly to the changing landscape of tobacco use and embrace innovative
Smokeless Tobacco and Women in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is known to have the highest usage of smokeless tobacco among women across the
World TB Day: Scale Up Harm Reduction Initiatives to Reach Smokers in Asia
World TB Day is commemorated each year on March 24 to raise public awareness and
One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: Tobacco Harm Reduction and The COP10 Summit
The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on
Healthcare advocates encourage governments and policymakers to emulate Smoke-free Sweden
22 February 2024, Stockholm, Sweden – The World Health Organisation (WHO) recklessly ignored the Swedish
How South Africa can save lives by implementing Tobacco Harm Reduction Policies
Highlighting the potential impact of harm reduction policies on tobacco-related fatalities across four lower and
The relation between Life Expectancy, Causes of Death, and Tobacco Consumption in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is one among the four nations discussed in a new case study as part
Securing an Improved Future for Bangladesh Through Adjustments in Tobacco Control
A recent report, centring on the prevention of tobacco-related deaths, showcases Bangladesh as a case
3 Practices to Prevent 1,200,000 Deaths in Pakistan: Insights from a Recent Report
Pakistan has actively adopted multiple measures suggested by the WHO in its fight against smoking.
New Zealand’s Smoking Ban Reversal: A Step Backward or a Necessary Pivot?
In November 2023, New Zealand’s new Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, announced his government’s intentions to
New Year, New Habits: Three Ways Harm Reduction Can Make Your Quit Smoking Resolution a Reality
With 2024 around the corner, December’s season of celebrations is quickly followed by January’s season
Tobacco Harm Reduction and COPD Awareness: Impact on Lung Health in Asia
Lung Cancer Awareness Month, observed in November, is significant in Asia, where lung cancer poses
Insights from Sweden’s Smoke-Free Nation: An International Dialogue
Ahead of the Tenth Conference of Parties (FCTC COP10) of the Framework Convention on Tobacco
The Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke: What Is It And Why Should I Care?
Whether you are currently a smoker or have never smoked before, you have most likely
Press Release: Adoption of Sweden’s smoke-free strategy
More than 2.5 million lives could be saved in four LMICs countries by adopting Sweden’s
The Reality of Tobacco Use in Bhutan
Following Bhutan’s Example? The Reality of Tobacco Use in a Tobacco-Free Nation The 2023 WHO
4 Differences between Nicotine Pouches and Vaping
What is the Difference Between Nicotine Pouches and Vaping? 4 Points to Consider Vaping and
Is Popcorn Lung A Vaping Risk?
The risk of developing popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans) from vaping is a topic that has
A Glaring Absence of Tobacco Discussions in India’s G20 Meetings
During the recently held 2023 G20 Summit, national leaders and cabinet ministers from across the
A Smoke-free Success Story: Challenging the Tobacco Epidemic
Globally, 1.3 billion people use tobacco, and nearly 8 million deaths are due to tobacco-related
The Vilification of Nicotine: Countering Misinformation Across the Healthcare Sector and Beyond
A recent survey shared by Sermo and the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World reveals surprising
Measurable Biomarkers used to evaluate Harm Reduction Potential
A new research paper is challenging a long-standing belief in the tobacco control community. For
Bans on Safer Nicotine Alternatives: Do They Work At All?
The Government of Kazakhstan has joined the list of countries that have prohibited the manufacture,
Call for greater consumer advocate participation in FCTC COP10 Meeting
Consumer advocates are calling for the next Government to support greater consumer advocacy participation in
Leading harm reduction experts dispute claim that vaping is a gateway to smoking.
Recent claims by Otago University in New Zealand that vaping is a gateway to smoking
World Drug Day: Breaking Stigma in Asia
Author: Joseph Magero World Drug Day holds significance for Asia by raising awareness about drug
Effective Interventions for Tobacco Control in the Indigenous Asian Community Needed
The UN estimates that 6% of the world’s population (476 million people living across 90 countries)
International health experts: Bangladesh can be smoke-free by 2040 if it adopts the Swedish model
Prominent global health experts have issued an urgent plea to the legislative body of Bangladesh,
World No Tobacco Day: Product Substitution Strategy to End Smoking in Asia
World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31st, aiming to raise awareness about
Are Big Pharma payments driving anti-vape campaigns?
“The health of Whānau is not for sale in Aotearoa, yet worryingly, perhaps we’ve seen
Media Need To Play Fair COP On Anti-Tobacco Work
“There are some in the media who are doing their best to discredit the work
Sweden’s Gift to Global Public Health
With a smoking rate of only 5.6%, Sweden is set to become a smoke-free country
Taiwan Vaping Ban Disappointing For Its Many Smokers
“Raising the legal age for buying cigarettes to 20 is a good move, but effectively banning e-cigarettes is disappointing from…
Greens’ Plan To Legalise Nicotine Vapes Lauded
Cate Faehrmann, MP of the NSW Greens, Australia announced a plan to legalise nicotine vapes for people over the age…
Time to support Filipino vape law, not relitigate it
“Any concerns about youth vaping are well covered in last year’s landmark vape law. The Philippines has more than enough…