KETCA chairperson Joel Gitali, said the ban on muguka (leaves of Catha edulis, chewed as a stimulant) is a significant step towards protecting public health, particularly among the youth.
Tobacco Control Board discusses amendments to the Tobacco Act to address smokeless products.
The stakeholders want the Ministry of Health to focus more on a packaged scientific engagement to help increase knowledge about the risks associated with tobacco use instead.
Research shows that cigarette smoking is by far the most dangerous form of tobacco use.
The youth must be encouraged to envision a future free from the shackles of tobacco.
The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over the alarming surge in the consumption of substances and drugs during the festivity season.
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