
Catherine Egbe
@drcathyegbe
Senior Specialist Scientist; Mental health, Alcohol, Substance use & Tobacco Research Unit, SAMRC;
A/Prof Sch of Public Health Med, UKZN
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We were delighted to join our friends at Cancer Research UK in Scotland campaigning outside the Scottish Parliament this afternoon, ahead of the #TobaccoAndVapesBill LCM vote which brings strong measures to drive down the use of tobacco in Scotland another step closer! #TobaccoFreeGeneration



Candy-coated lies: Flavored nicotine products are enticing new users, keeping existing ones hooked and preying on youth. On #WorldNoTobaccoDay, World Health Organization (WHO) urges countries to ban all flavors and protect future generations from addiction news.un.org/en/story/2025/…



"The time for decisive action has arrived. It is incumbent upon all of us to reject tactics that perpetuate harm and support measures that secure the well-being of our nation. The science is settled. The need is urgent." AfricaTobaccoMonitor mg.co.za/thought-leader…

The EU Tobacco Products Directive introduced rules prohibiting liquids for ecigs which contain substances or additives that facilitate inhalation or nicotine uptake. A benefit-risk ban on menthol could be considered while other substances should be banned. tobaccocontrol.bmj.com/content/early/…

"No matter how it is packaged, tobacco kills" - Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at the opening ceremony of the World Conference on Tobacco Control World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 #WCTC2025

