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The Institute of Policy Studies of Sri Lanka (IPS) conducted a tobacco control research study ‘‘Elasticity Estimates for Cigarettes in Sri Lanka’ – the findings inform that although cigarette prices have gone up over time, cigarettes are still affordable for smokers as tax increases h... [read more]
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October 10th 2020
World Mental Health Day is commemorated on 10th October every year, with the aim of raising awareness on mental health issues and mobilizing efforts to support mental health. This year’s World Mental Health Day is even more felt than before under the stresses related t... [read more]
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8th October 2020
Yesterday (7th October 2020), at the parliament sessions of Sri Lanka, Member of the Parliament, Mr. Buddika Pathirana, questioned the Prime Minister Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa, about his stand on the recently uprising promotion of cannabis in social media within Sri Lanka.
“If a m... [read more]
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Alcohol weakens the immune system thus increasing the risk of contacting infectious diseases. World Health Organization strongly recommended avoiding alcohol use to protect one’s own immune system and health as well as the health of others especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alcohol consumption... [read more]
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Framework Convention Alliance together with ASH: Action on Smoking & Health, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and STOP (Stopping Tobacco Organizations and Products - Vital Strategies, Tobacco-Free Union, Tobacco Control Research Group at University of Bath, Global Center for Good Governance in Tob... [read more]
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World Health Organization (WHO) has declared 31st of May in every year as the “World No Tobacco Day” (WNTD) in order focus on the adverse effects of tobacco. This day highlights the health and other risks of tobacco use, and importance of effective policies in order to reduce tobacco consumption.
T... [read more]
![Harmful effects of the decision taken to permit the liquor stores to reopen when the curfew is lifted on 20 April during the COVID-19 pandemic [Post updated on 21 April 2020]](https://cct.lk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/045-edited-1.jpg)
