KEY FACTS
Population
Uganda has a population of 42,723,139 according to 2018 statistics from the World Bank
Uganda and the WHO FCTC
Date of FCTC signature: 05 March 2004
Date of FCTC ratification (or legal equivalent): 20 June 2007
Date of FCTC entry into force: 18 September 2007
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 | 19.3 | 5.0 | 16.8 | 14.5 | 15.9 | 13.6 |
| Female | 15.8 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Total | 17.3 | 4.8 | 9.6 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 7.6 |
Source: WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017
CESSATION
Uganda does not have a toll-free smoking quit line/help line. Smoking cessation support is available in some parts of the country.
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HEALTH WARNING
Uganda has a legislation requiring health warnings covering 65% of the front and back of packs of cigarettes and other smoked tobacco products. Pictorial warnings are still awaited.
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COORDINATION MECHANISM
Uganda has specific government objectives for tobacco control as well as a national tobacco control technical unit or agency.
ADVERTISING, PROMOTION, SPONSORSHIP
Uganda has a legislation or regulation banning the advertising, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products.
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Big Tobacco Tiny Targets: Tobacco Industry Targets Schools In Uganda
Leaked Industry Documents: British American Tobacco Uganda-The Uganda Tobacco Control Bill 2014
British American Tobacco Uganda: The Uganda Tobacco Control Bill 2014
Uganda Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) country report 2007
Uganda Global Health Professions Student Survey (GHPSS) Medical Students (3rd year students only) 2005
Uganda GHPSS Nursing Students (3rd year students only) 2005
GATS in Uganda – Factsheet
British American Tobacco Uganda
British American Tobacco Uganda: Marketing Strategies
Uganda Arua GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15) 2002
Uganda Arua GYTS fact sheet 2002
Uganda Kampala GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15) 2002
Uganda Kampala GYTS fact sheet 2002
Uganda Mpigi GYTS fact sheet (ages 13-15) 2002
Uganda Rest of Central District GYTS fact sheet 2002
ATCA CSO PARTNERS
• Center for Health Human rights and Development (CEHURD)
• Uganda Health Communication Alliance (UHCA)
• Uganda national Health Users Consumers Organisation (UNHCO)
