The future of tobacco control in Botswana is closely tied to the successful implementation of the Tobacco Control Act, 2021. Although the Act has already been passed, its full operationalisation remains pending as of early 2026 due to the need for ministerial regulations. These regulations are a critical step, as they provide the practical framework […]
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Each year on 24 March, the world marks World TB Day – a reminder that tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases globally. While much attention is placed on diagnosis and treatment, one major driver of TB continues to be overlooked in everyday conversations: tobacco use. At the community level, this is where
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Botswana will on 30 April 2026 officially launch the 2025 Tobacco Industry Interference Index (TIII) Report, a national assessment examining how tobacco industry influence affects public health policymaking. The launch, convened by the Anti Tobacco Network (ATN), will bring together key stakeholders from government, civil society, academia, and development partners. While the in-person event will
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