The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) issued a sharp critique 24 January 2024 of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on… Read More »Global THR advocates criticise WHO’s exclusionary tactics at COP10
In a controversial move that has left public health advocates and consumers in a cloud of disbelief, the Australian Government has decided to effectively ban… Read More »A puff in the wrong direction – Australia’s misguided vape ban
On September 20th, 2023, the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum (GTNF) entered its second day, and 2FIRSTS engaged in a conversation with Nancy Loucas, the… Read More »With Nancy Loucas: Policies in New Zealand and Australia
New Zealand’s Government has taken a progressive and welcomed stance on vaping, which is now a shining light in comparison to Australia’s newly announced “war… Read More »Kiwis lead the way towards reducing harm from tobacco
Malaysia’s long-time ban on the sale of vaping products is set to end, saving thousands of lives every year, says leading local advocacy group MOVE… Read More »Malaysia set to lift ban on e-cigarette sales
Australian politicians who recognize the public health potential of vaping will be rewarded with votes, yet most remain too scared to promote the world’s most… Read More »Australian election campaign must debate vaping
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