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NewsWHO directs inquiries to Health Ministry
The WHO Maldives office has referred inquiries to the Health Ministry regarding government claims that the organization advised halving tobacco duties to curb smuggling. While the Home Minister cited WHO research as the basis for the tax cut, the WHO declined to confirm the advice, pointing instead to its public stance on tobacco control.
NewsWHO advises Maldives to slash tobacco taxes
The WHO advised the Maldives to reduce tobacco taxes following a sharp hike that fueled a black market for counterfeit cigarettes. The government is now considering lowering the specific duty to four Rufiyaa by 2026 to combat illicit trade. Officials will consult stakeholders before submitting a final proposal to the legislature.
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