It is the main body, worldwide, for discussion and decision-making on tobacco control policies, but everything is done behind closed doors without the participation of the main actors in this issue: the citizens. Only those who abide by or share the line dictated by the COP have space. In South Africa, a social analysis called “Mzansi Make the Switch” revealed that reduced risk products such as vaporizers can be an effective tool to reduce smoking. 20 years after the adoption of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, it has been demonstrated that the strategy promoted by the World Health Organization is not correct. We must take a turn focused on the citizens and the reality of each country.

Source: Daily News Egypt February 15, 2024 02:15 UTC