KEY FACTS
Population
Rwanda has a population of 12,301,939 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Rwanda and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 02 June 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 19 October 2005
Date of FCTC entry into force: 17 January 2006
Prevalence of tobacco use
| Youth tobacco use | Adult tobacco smoking | Adult cigarette smoking | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prevalence (%) | Current tobacco use | Current cigarette smoking | Current smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers | Daily smokers |
| Male | 13.3 | 3.0 | 10.2 | ----- | 9.1 | ----- |
| Female | 9.5 | 0.9 | 2.2 | ----- | 0.4 | ----- |
| Total | 11.5 | 1.8 | ------ | ----- | ------ | ----- |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
TAXATION
Rwanda’s tax policy for tobacco products is not aligned with recommendations of the World Health Organisaton (WHO).
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SMOKE-FREE POLICY
Rwanda does not have regulation or regulation requiring a 100% smoke-free policy in public places. Consequently, smoking is unregulated in the country.
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CESSATION
Rwanda does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is not available in the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Rwanda has a legislation or regulation requiring textual health warnings covering 30% of the front and back of packs of tobacco products.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Rwanda has specific government objectives for tobacco control, as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
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ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Tobacco advertising is generally allowed in Rwanda. Some forms of tobacco promotion and sponsorship are barely regulated.
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ATCA CSO PARTNERS
- Organization for Tobacco Alcohol and Drug Abuse Control (OTADAC)
