President Warns of New Nicotine Products Targeting Maldivian Youth
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reiterated the government's commitment to protecting youth from tobacco and nicotine addiction on World No Tobacco Day. He highlighted measures including the ban on electronic cigarettes and a generational tobacco ban. He warned of new threats like flavoured nicotine pouches and AI-driven advertising. The President stressed continued strengthening of tobacco control policies. The Maldives gained international attention for its anti-tobacco stance. WHO awarded President Muizzu the World No Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award in 2025. He was included in TIME100 Most Influential People in Health list for 2026.
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reiterated the government's commitment to protecting youth from tobacco and nicotine addiction on World No Tobacco Day. He highlighted measures including the ban on electronic cigarettes and a generational tobacco ban. He warned of new threats like flavoured nicotine pouches and AI-driven advertising. The President stressed continued strengthening of tobacco control policies. The Maldives gained international attention for its anti-tobacco stance. WHO awarded President Muizzu the World No Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award in 2025. He was included in TIME100 Most Influential People in Health list for 2026.
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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu reiterated the government's commitment to protecting youth from tobacco and nicotine addiction on World No Tobacco Day. He highlighted measures including the ban on electronic cigarettes and a generational tobacco ban. He warned of new threats like flavoured nicotine pouches and AI-driven advertising. The President stressed continued strengthening of tobacco control policies. The Maldives gained international attention for its anti-tobacco stance. WHO awarded President Muizzu the World No Tobacco Day Special Recognition Award in 2025. He was included in TIME100 Most Influential People in Health list for 2026.
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