Raise tax on tobacco and you’ll save lives

World No Tobacco Day was marked yesterday with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and its partners calling on countries to raise taxes on tobacco to discourage smoking and other ways it is used.

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Habari Zinazoendana

11 years ago

TheCitizen

15 Mar

save mothers’ lives

Much as the future of our nation lies in the wellbeing of children, mothers too should be in prime condition if they are to survive childbirth and nurture their babies to adulthood. They also need the right facilities and skilled healthcare, regardless of where they live.

 

5 years ago

BBC News

03 Mar

Moray to raise council tax by 4.84%

Moray to raise council tax by 4.84%  BBC NewsMoray and Orkney both raise council tax by 4.84%  BBC NewsView Full coverage on Google News

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

02 Nov

Wash hands and save lives

Children are always encouraged to wash their hands regularly especially before and after meals.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

22 Jan

Save 4,000 lives this year

Death on our roads these days is so commonplace that one might be forgiven for saying it should not be considered news. Yet even one death that could have been avoided must be big news--and bad news, for that matter.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Joining up Ghana's healthcare to save lives

Using tech to save mothers and babies in Ghana

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

06 Feb

Road safety: Do what it takes to save our lives

Any measure that will help curb the carnage on our roads is truly welcome. 

 

10 years ago

TheCitizen

10 Feb

How Ksh21bn cancer equipment will save lives

 Last week’s announcement that the government is equipping county hospitals could mean the difference between life and death for 44-year-old Rose Chiedo, a cancer patient.

 

10 years ago

BBC

VIDEO: Can the humble radio save lives?

A radio campaign in Burkina Faso aims to save lives

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

27 Jul

Increase awareness on hepatitis to save lives

Tomorrow, July 28, is World Hepatitis Day. It aims at raising global awareness on the disease, which remains devastating even though it can be prevented through public information campaigns.

 

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