Maldives Announces Ban on Vapes to Protect Public Health

President Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on the import, use, and trade of vaping devices in the Maldives, effective from 15 December 2024. The decision follows a coordinated campaign by health associations including the Maldives Medical Association (MMA) and Nurses Association, which cited data from the World Health Organization and a global youth tobacco survey. The ban aims to protect public health, especially youth, as 17.1% of children aged 13-15 use e-cigarettes. Additionally, the government raised import duty on cigarettes by MVR 2 per cigarette, effective 1 December 2024.

President Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on the import, use, and trade of vaping devices in the Maldives, effective from 15 December 2024. The decision follows a coordinated campaign by health associations including the Maldives Medical Association (MMA) and Nurses Association, which cited data from the World Health Organization and a global youth tobacco survey. The ban aims to protect public health, especially youth, as 17.1% of children aged 13-15 use e-cigarettes. Additionally, the government raised import duty on cigarettes by MVR 2 per cigarette, effective 1 December 2024.

President Mohamed Muizzu announced a ban on the import, use, and trade of vaping devices in the Maldives, effective from 15 December 2024. The decision follows a coordinated campaign by health associations including the Maldives Medical Association (MMA) and Nurses Association, which cited data from the World Health Organization and a global youth tobacco survey. The ban aims to protect public health, especially youth, as 17.1% of children aged 13-15 use e-cigarettes. Additionally, the government raised import duty on cigarettes by MVR 2 per cigarette, effective 1 December 2024.

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