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ReportFact Check: Are All Cigarette Alternatives Actually Riskier?
After raising cigarette duties led smokers toward dangerous illicit markets and unregulated products, the government has reversed the tax hike. The decision highlights global debates on whether various cigarette alternatives carry different health risks compared to traditional smoking, emphasizing the need for clear risk classification.
NewsGeela evades questions on decision to cut cigarette prices
Health Minister Geela Ali declined to explain the government's proposal to slash cigarette duties by 50 percent during a parliamentary session. While officials claim the move follows WHO advice to combat the illicit tobacco market, the minister stated she was unprepared to answer. The bill would significantly lower prices for smokers.