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Vaping makes it harder for smokers to quit, according to new U.S. research, countering the misinformation spread by Big Tobacco. A study by the University of California, San Diego, examined 6,000 U.S. smokers & found that vaping prolongs both smoking & nicotine dependence.

Today, our CEO Celine M. AWUOR joined partners to discuss findings from a new report exposing BAT Kenya’s $28 million tax discrepancy. A recent investigative report by the Tobacco Control Research Group The Investigative Desk Tobacco and Tax Justice Network Africa uncovered potential tax evasion and illicit financial flows, raising

International Institute for Legislative Affairs was honoured to participate in a Media and Research for Advocacy workshop in Accra, Ghana, hosted by Global Health Advocacy Incubator. Gideon_austine, our Programme Officer for Health Governance, had the opportunity to share Kenya’s journey in developing the Nutrient Profile Model

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Introducing regulations to limit Industrially produced trans fats (iTFA) in our food supply will reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, save lives, and reduce healthcare costs. This would be a major step forward in protecting the health of Kenyans #WorldHealthDay

Countries that have taken action to limit or eliminate iTFA in food products have seen a decrease in CVDs and related healthcare costs. Kenya can reduce the economic burden of CVDs through limiting Industrially produced trans fats (iTFA) in our food supply #WorldHealthDay

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1/ Today marked Day 1 of the Capacity Strengthening Forum for Journalists & Digital Advocates, hosted by International Institute for Legislative Affairs in Naivasha. A crucial space to advance #FoodPolicyKE, especially Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FOPWL) to fight unhealthy diets & #NCDs. 🧠💪

2/ Gideon_austine shared updates on the Kenya Nutrient Profile Model (KNPM)—a soon-to-be-launched technical guide that will drive implementation of #FOPWL by classifying foods based on their nutritional content, aiding consumers in making healthier dietary choices. #FoodPolicyKE

Gideon_austine International Institute for Legislative Affairs Global Health Advocacy Incubator Resolve to Save Lives Ministry of Health NCCK Kenya KELIN TAWLA UNHCO - Uganda World Heart Federation NCD Alliance 3/ Gideon also shared that the Kenya's #FOPWLs will feature black octagonal warning labels— which are direct and clear, helping consumers to make informed choices. This reduces their exposure to ultra processed foods and ultimately protect them from #NCDs. #FoodPolicyKE

Gideon_austine International Institute for Legislative Affairs Global Health Advocacy Incubator Resolve to Save Lives Ministry of Health NCCK Kenya KELIN TAWLA UNHCO - Uganda World Heart Federation NCD Alliance KEBS KENYA Rosey Nadima Celine M. AWUOR 4/ In the afternoon, Imelda Namayi from NCCK Kenya presented on their work on NCDs, including their recent call for NCDs to be declared a national emergency. She also talked about the pulpit healthy eating messaging strategy with scriptural reference. #FoodPolicyKE 🙏🏾

Big Tobacco claims heated tobacco products are “less risky”—but these claims echo the past—misleadingly promoting “safer” products. NEW Tobacco Control Research Group research confirms we should be concerned. Learn more: 🔗 bit.ly/3RATTm9

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🔎Workshop Series @ #WCTC2025 Highlighting Workshop 3 Workshop to Launch CTFK’s Tobacco Control Budget Advocacy Guide 🕒 9:00 - 12:00 📍 Wicklow Hall 2B Details: tinyurl.com/murndr64 📌Register for #WCTC2025: tinyurl.com/53743uc3 #TobaccoControl #TobaccoFreeFuture

Happening Today! IILA is honoured to witness and participate in the official launch of the 2025 National Policy on Alcohol, Drugs and Substance Abuse, by NACADA. 📍 Radisson Blu, Upperhill, Nairobi 🕢 7:30 AM #AlcoholPolicy2025 #NACADAKe

Alcohol & substance use affects individuals and communities across Kenya - fuelling poverty, mental health struggles, gender-based violence & preventable disease & death. This policy offers a coordinated approach to prevention, rehabilitation & enforcement. #AlcoholPolicy2025Ke

This new policy is a critical step forward - offering a coordinated, evidence-based response to prevent harm, support recovery, and safeguard the health and future of all Kenyans. . . . #NACADAKe #DrugFreeKE #AlcoholPolicy2025

"This policy marks a significant milestone & reflects the government’s commitment to address the problems of alcohol & drug use in Kenya, which continue to ail the country in many aspects, including health, economy and social fabric" - Celine M. AWUOR . . . #AlcoholPolicy2025 #NACADAKe

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