10 Days Left: Maldives Prepares for Historic Generational Smoking Ban

The Maldives is counting down to a historic generational smoking ban taking effect on November 1, 2025, which prohibits the sale and consumption of tobacco products to citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. The law stems from amendments to the Tobacco Control Act ratified by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on May 21, 2025. A nationwide ban on vaping and e-cigarettes came into effect in December 2024. President Muizzu emphasized focus on education and awareness over punishment, with significant budget allocation for health promotion. The countdown event was launched on Sunday night by Public Service Media.

The Maldives is counting down to a historic generational smoking ban taking effect on November 1, 2025, which prohibits the sale and consumption of tobacco products to citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. The law stems from amendments to the Tobacco Control Act ratified by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on May 21, 2025. A nationwide ban on vaping and e-cigarettes came into effect in December 2024. President Muizzu emphasized focus on education and awareness over punishment, with significant budget allocation for health promotion. The countdown event was launched on Sunday night by Public Service Media.

The Maldives is counting down to a historic generational smoking ban taking effect on November 1, 2025, which prohibits the sale and consumption of tobacco products to citizens born on or after January 1, 2007. The law stems from amendments to the Tobacco Control Act ratified by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on May 21, 2025. A nationwide ban on vaping and e-cigarettes came into effect in December 2024. President Muizzu emphasized focus on education and awareness over punishment, with significant budget allocation for health promotion. The countdown event was launched on Sunday night by Public Service Media.

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