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Govt closes down flagship project of Pictorial Health Warning Reforms

Govt closes down flagship project of Pictorial Health Warning Reforms National April 29, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The government has closed down the flagship project of Pictorial Health Warning Reforms under the supervision of Tobacco Control Cell (TCC) thus relieving Dr Zia, who is considered as staunch campaigner of anti-tobacco and anti-illicit cigarettes in Pakistan. The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (MONHRSC) made a decision regarding the Tobacco Control Cell whereby the project “Pictorial Health Warning Reforms” is closing on 31-05-2021. The official sources said that the closing down of this important project was aimed at sacking of Dr Zia, who took a number of initiatives, including proposed Health Levy that made the tobacco industry highly uncomfortable.

[OPINION] In response to The tragic irony of defending the tobacco industry

[OPINION] In response to The tragic irony of defending the tobacco industry Apr 20, 2021 12:14 PM PHT Clarisse Yvette P. Virgino Ms. San Luis main premise is this: If the history of the tobacco industry teaches us anything, it is that it cannot be an ally and it cannot be part of the solution, because its interests are diametrically opposed to public health. There is nothing tragic and ironic about the participation of the tobacco industry in the procurement process for the COVID-19 vaccines. The impassioned but powerful statements of high-ranking and respected lawmakers in making the moral call for an inclusive or participatory approach to battling COVID-19 carried in the article speak for themselves.

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