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Nicotine Addiction: President urges collective efforts to protect future generations from the scourge

In his message marking World No Tobacco Day, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu called for collective efforts to protect future generations from nicotine addiction and towards a tobacco-free Maldives. He highlighted measures including the e-cigarette ban, the Tobacco-Free Generational ban implemented in 2025, expanded free smoking cessation services and broader smoke-free jurisdictions, while noting ongoing review of price, tax and legislative measures.

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