Smoking

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How new taxes are pushing smokers back to the streets

New taxes on tobacco alternatives have priced users out of healthier options, forcing many back to traditional cigarettes. Vitte, who improved his health using heated tobacco, returned to cheaper loose tobacco due to rising costs. This shift has reversed his physical progress, highlighting how tax hikes can drive smokers to budget options.

4 months ago

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Does the need for recognition justify sacrificing the people?

More than a year after the strict tobacco control policy was implemented, how far has the Maldives come? Do we have data to show a declining number of smokers? To these questions, the government has nothing to show.

9 months ago

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How new taxes are pushing smokers back to the streets

Does the need for recognition justify sacrificing the people?

Tobacco control regulation finds its place in the dustbin

Does the tobacco policy benefit those who want to quit smoking?

Govt considers cash incentive to smoke-free islands

Bill ratified to impose ban on smoking for those born after 2007

Govt to impose tobacco ban for people born after 2007

Consultation with WHO on generational smoking ban

130 cartons of cigarettes stolen from Euro Store warehouse

Owner of missing cigarettes ordered to pay MVR 40mn

Police admit seized vape oil shipment tested negative for drugs

Import of vapes banned starting tomorrow

Tourists can import 200 cigarettes without paying duty

Cigarette prices skyrocket; pack for MVR 250, carton for MVR 2240