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SA Health Department raise awareness on tobacco risks

Date: Jun 2, 2025

Deputy Minister of Health Doctor Joe Phaahla says South Africa’s (SA) Health Department has taken a decision to highlight the dangers of addiction and other harms associated with the use of tobacco and related products, including e-cigarettes.

The Health Department is hoping the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, currently before parliament, will regulate the sale and distribution of the products.

To mark World No Tobacco Day commemorated this past weekend, the health department hosted a session in Midrand, Gauteng Province, on Monday, as part of the global fight against tobacco use.

--SABC--

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