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Africa: Closed Doors at COP FCTC – Public Trust at Risk

eriinfo.com2 hours ago07 mins

As the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) on the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) convenes in Geneva, critics warn that secretive proceedings are eroding public trust in global tobacco policy. Most sessions are closed to independent scientists, journalists, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocates, and anyone suspected of having links with…

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Africa: Reforming the FCTC – A Rallying Cry for Transparency, Inclusiveness, and Science-Driven Decisions

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago013 mins

As the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) approaches, calls for reform are growing louder. Independent scientists, journalists, civil society groups, and the tobacco industry are all demanding a seat at the table. The conference, set for November in Geneva, is expected to reinforce restrictions in line…