Zimbabwe stands at a critical crossroads in its public health journey. As Africa’s largest tobacco producer and a long-standing Party to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the country faces a stark contradiction: economic policies continue to elevate tobacco production, while tobacco control remains sidelined in national health frameworks. A 2025 shadow report...
As part of Botswana’s coordinated efforts to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Anti Tobacco Network (ATN), an ATCA member in Botswana is playing a pivotal role in advancing tobacco control and supporting individuals on their cessation journey. Under the Government of Botswana’s multi-sectoral NCD strategy, civil society organizations are actively engaged...
Côte d’Ivoire faces a significant tobacco-related health crisis, with over 9,000 deaths annually. In response, the government adopted Decree No. 2022-75 to enforce plain packaging and stronger health warnings on tobacco products, in line with WHO FCTC guidelines. Implementation of the decree has been delayed due to persistent interference from the tobacco industry, which cites...
