“President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, has been sent an appeal to urgently strengthen the response to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the country, by stronger enforcement of comprehensive and evidence-based tobacco control measures, which includes immediate ratification of the global tobacco treaty (World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control). The appeal to the President of Indonesia, strongly recommends some of the following actions: Immediately enforce a ban on sale, rent and use of waterpipes, shisha, electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco products (such as IQOS) and chewing tobacco. Prohibit tobacco industry donations and partnerships and reject pseudo-science funded by the tobacco industry and its allies, and prohibit the sale of tobacco products and vape during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
ARTICLE LINK:
Will Indonesia Mitigate COVID-19 By Enforcing Stronger Tobacco Control?
Store
