Regional news and press releases
WHO applauds Australia's new tobacco packaging legislation
MANILA, 23 November 2011 – The World Health Organization congratulates Australia for becoming the first country to pass legislation requiring all tobacco products to be sold in plain packaging.
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Countries should show the horror effects of smoking: WHO
MANILA, 8 July 2011—The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries in the Western Pacific Region to make a greater effort to have graphic health warnings placed on cigarette packs to convince ...
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WHO calls for tougher laws on smoking
MANILA, 31 May 2011 – The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on governments to pass and enforce national laws that will prevent premature deaths from tobacco–related diseases.WHO said the to ...
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