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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

At the #UNITEGlobalSummit in the Philippines, the WHO FCTC Secretariat engaged with parliamentarians & health leaders to highlight how tobacco taxation and sustainable financing can advance tobacco control and the SDGs. 🌍💰 #FCTCSavesLives 🔗 fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🚨 Flavoured tobacco is a trap Under the WHO FCTC Articles 9 & 10 Partial Guidelines, Parties are encouraged to prohibit or restrict ingredients that increase the palatability & attractiveness of tobacco products, including flavourings, sugars, sweeteners, herbs & spices. fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

🚭 Pictorial health warnings work. 🌍 Many countries have now introduced prominent pictorial health warnings covering a significant portion of tobacco packs. Because every pack is an opportunity to communicate one simple message: Tobacco is dangerous.🚭Your health matters❤️ fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

🌍 Article 8 of the WHO FCTC recognizes the importance of protecting people from exposure to tobacco smoke. 🚫 There is no safe level of exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke.🫁❤️ 🔗https://fctc.who.int/resources/publications/m/item/protection-from-exposure-to-tobacco-smoke

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

💰 High prices for tobacco products help keep them out of reach of young people. 🌍 Article 6 of the WHO FCTC recognizes that price and tax measures are an important tool for reducing tobacco consumption. #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

🌍The Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products provides countries with a framework to strengthen cooperation & tackle this global challenge. 🔗 Illicit trade in tobacco, death, violence and poverty—it’s all connected. 🤝 Let’s work together ⛓️‍💥 To break the chain. -> fctc.who.int/protocol

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗙𝗖𝗧𝗖 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 We are pleased to announce the appointment of 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 as its new Head. The Secretariat also expresses its sincere appreciation to 𝗗𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘇𝗼 for her outstanding leadership and dedication. fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🌍✨Article 6 of the WHO FCTC highlights a powerful win-win: effective tobacco taxes reduce tobacco use, protect health, and generate resources for communities and development. Public health and economic progress can move forward together. 💙🌱 Learn more → fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

⏳ Clear timelines are key to effective implementation and protecting public health The WHO FCTC sets time-bound measures for: 🚭 Art. 8 protection from tobacco smoke exposure 📦 Art. 11 tobacco packaging & labelling 📢 Art. 13 tobacco advertising, promotion & sponsorship

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

📢 The July 2026 WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs Newsletter is now available! Discover the latest updates from the WHO FCTC Knowledge Hubs, including new resources, technical guidance, research highlights, and activities supporting Parties in implementing the WHO FCTC. 📖 fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Waterpipe tobacco smoking presents unique regulatory challenges that require specific policy responses. The guide Waterpipes, tobacco & waterpipe tobacco smoking provides practical guidance for drafting and strengthening legislation in line with the WHO FCTC. 🔽 fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

🚭 Misinformation remains one of the tobacco industry's most powerful tools to delay and weaken public health policies. 📖 This recently released publication, provides evidence-based responses to common industry myths. 🔗 fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

💚🚭 #WorldEnvironmentDay Tobacco harms our 🌍 — from seed to smoke to waste. Cigarette filters contain plastics and release harmful chemicals and microplastics into the environment, polluting ecosystems and threatening wildlife. ☠️🌊🐠 fctc.who.int/newsroom/spo... #FCTCProtectsOurPlanet #FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

🚭Today is World No Tobacco Day Protecting future generations starts with preventing tobacco & nicotine addiction before it begins 💚 Support those who want to quit 🛡️Protect children & young people from tobacco industry targeting 🌍Promote healthier, tobacco-free communities www.who.int/campaigns/wo...

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World No Tobacco Day 2026

Unmask the appeal – countering tobacco and nicotine addiction. Tobacco and nicotine industries design their products to get young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. The grip of tobacco and nicotine...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

#WNTD2026 Did you know? Around 15 million adolescents aged 13–15 worldwide already use e-cigarettes. This is a public health emergency — and we all have a role to play. Join the movement and take action ⬇️ www.who.int/campaigns/wo... #FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

#WHA79 The world remains off track to achieve the health-related #SDGs by 2030. WHO FCTC implementation is not only a public health priority, but also a powerful accelerator of sustainable development

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

''Since the WHO FCTC entered into force, global tobacco use has dropped by one third. From generational tobacco bans in Maldives and the UK to Zambia’s landmark tobacco control bill, progress is real. But new nicotine products are creating new challenges.''-Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @ the #WHA79

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

At @who.int ' s #WHA79, we highlighted the critical link between tobacco control & ending TB. Integrating tobacco control into national TB strategies, financing & health services can save lives and reduce the TB 🗺️burden. The WHO FCTC is essential to achieving the #EndTB Strategy & SDG Target 3.3

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Nicotine pouches are spreading fast: toxic, highly attractive and addictive, damaging brain development and poisoning small children. Around 160 countries have no specific regulations. Youth are at risk. Read WHO’s Global Nicotine Pouch Report. www.who.int/news/item/15...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We welcome Albania to the family of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products🌍 The more countries that join, the stronger our collective impact: more data📊,stronger collaboration🤝,& better coordination across borders Stronger together. fctc.who.int/protocol

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Article 17 of the WHO FCTC highlights the need to support alternatives to tobacco growing as part of sustainable development. Investing in alternative livelihoods can strengthen rural economies, protect health, & advance the SDGs. fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

🌍 African countries are strengthening regional collaboration to address the growing challenge of illicit tobacco trade 🚭 🤝 At a recent meeting, participants advanced progress toward joining the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Togo is stepping up its fight against illicit tobacco 🚭 By strengthening laws, improving tracking systems, and aligning with global standards, the country is working to curb illegal trade that fuels crime, cuts tax revenue, and harms public health. fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

News highlight 📰 National Workshop on United Republic of Tanzania’s Roadmap for Accession to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. fctc.who.int/newsroom/new...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Promoting gender-responsive tobacco control 🚭 and supporting women’s leadership 👩‍💼 are essential to building a healthier, tobacco-free future for all 🌍. 📄 Learn more fctc.who.int/resources/pu... #FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

21 years #FCTCSavesLives Real impact ✔️ 24 million fewer young people smoking ✔️ 2 million more people quitting ✔️ Over a quarter of the world protected by smoke-free laws Progress is real—but the work isn’t done We still believe in a w🚭rld-free from the tobacco epidemic fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

NEWS RELEASE 🌍 International meeting to advance tobacco control and sustainable development underway in Yerevan fctc.who.int/newsroom/new... #FCTC2030 — a global initiative to strengthen tobacco control and accelerate progress toward sustainable development. #FCTCSavesLives

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International meeting to advance tobacco control and sustainable development underway in Yerevan

Government officials, international experts and public health leaders from more than a dozen countries gathered here this week to advance FCTC 2030, a global initiative to strengthen tobacco control a...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

📢 Call for Expressions of Interest – Working Groups under the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products 🔗 fctc.who.int/secretariat/... 🌍 These working groups will contribute to strengthening global cooperation and advancing implementation of the Protocol

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

✨This #InternationalWomensDay2026 , we stand for Rights. Justice. Action. — protecting women and girls from the harms of tobacco and nicotine and advancing policies that put health first. Together, we can build a healthier, tobacco-free future. 💜 #IWD2026 #RightsJusticeAction #FCTCSavesLives

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢@alliancehpsr.bsky.social opened a🆕Call for Proposals: “Realizing health taxes:co-producing knowledge & strategies to implement health taxes” 🗓Deadline26/03/26 23:59CET Eligible countries:Cambodia,China,Kenya,Indonesia,Nigeria, South Africa,Sri Lanka,Thailand&Viet Nam ahpsr.who.int/funding-oppo...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Tobacco’s poison is slipping through the digital filters 🚨💻 Digital platforms are enabling new and unregulated methods for tobacco to be advertised to youth 📱⚠️ The WHO FCTC aims to protect the next generation by opposing harmful advertising! 🚭📢✨ Learn more ⬇️ fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🌍🚭 The #FCTC2030 project is making a real difference in the fight against tobacco — a leading cause of preventable death and disease worldwide. 🚭 Tobacco control is still very relevant. 🔗 fctc.who.int/convention/d...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Today we celebrate the 21st Anniversary to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control! 🎉🌍 Here’s to continued collaboration 🤝, bold leadership 🌟, and a healthier future for all! 🌎💚 #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/convention

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

✨In just a few days, we will celebrate the 21st anniversary of the WHO FCTC. One year ago, we launched this video — and its message remains as valid and relevant as ever.🚭🌱 fctc.who.int/newsroom/eve...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

At the UNITE Global Summit 2026 in Manila, the Secretariat will host a high-level luncheon on sustainable financing for tobacco control Parliamentarians are essential to sustainable tobacco control fctc.who.int/secretariat/...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🚭Myth vs Fact starts now. Myth: Tobacco ads don’t influence youth. Fact: They do. When half of users die from tobacco-related illness, the industry needs new customers. Youth are the target... fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

🚭Myth vs Fact starts now The tobacco industry claims higher taxes fuel illicit trade Studies show tax increases have limited impact on illicit markets when countries: strengthen enforcement, simplify tax systems & monitor supply chains The Protocol provides clear tools fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🚭Myth vs Fact starts now 🚬Plain packaging infringes on intellectual property rights and increases illicit trade. Fact: Courts & tribunals worldwide reject these claims: 👉Plain packaging is legal, evidence-based, and does not fuel illicit trade fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🚭Myth vs Fact starts now Claim: The tobacco industry is a “partner” in fighting illicit trade. Evidence says otherwise Tobacco companies position themselves as allies to governments. They fund groups while downplaying documented industry involvement in smuggling networks fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Tobacco farming poses no significant risks to its workers. 👉Tobacco farmers face serious health risks — from nicotine poisoning and toxic pesticides to dangerous working conditions💔 🔗 fctc.who.int/resources/pu... 🔗 extranet.who.int/fctcapps/fct...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Tobacco growing & production poses no significant risks to the environment. REALITY: Tobacco isn’t just bad for health: it’s bad for our planet too.🌍🔥 #FCTCProtectsOurPlanet fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Tobacco farmers are prosperous 👉Many tobacco farmers are pushed into debt and poverty. High costs, unstable production, and unfair contracts benefit tobacco companies—not farmers. 💔 🌱 Grow food, not tobacco. #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Tobacco farming isn’t the only option. With the right support, farmers can grow healthier, more profitable crops and escape exploitative contracts. 🫛🫘🍅🍓 🌱 Grow food, not tobacco. #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/.../debunkin....

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🚭Myth vs Fact starts now. ✖️The tobacco industry is vital to the economy. ✔️Tobacco costs countries more than it gives back. Tobacco doesn’t fuel economies—it drains them. A healthier population means a stronger economy. 🚭💰 #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/.../debunkin....

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Today is #WorldCancerDay 💙 🌎🌍🌏 The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is one of the most powerful global tools for preventing cancer and reducing cancer deaths. Tobacco control is cancer prevention. #FCTCSavesLives every day. ▶️ fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Designated smoking areas protect people from secondhand smoke. ✔️Secondhand smoke still spreads indoors — ventilation doesn’t fix it. 🚭 The only real solution is 100% smoke-free indoor spaces. #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Indoor smoking bans hurt businesses. ✅Indoor smoking bans don’t hurt businesses — they help communities. Smoke-free public spaces work. 🚭 #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. Tobacco taxes hurt the poor. ✅Low-income communities suffer the most from tobacco-related diseases and are aggressively targeted by the tobacco industry. Tobacco taxes save lives, reduce poverty, and close health gaps. #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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WHO FCTC @whofctc.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🚭 Myth vs Fact starts now. ✅Increases in tobacco taxes hurt the economy Tobacco doesn’t help the economy—it drains it. Smoking pushes families and economies under pressure. 🌟Higher tobacco taxes help families spend on what really matters #FCTCSavesLives fctc.who.int/resources/pu...

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