EDITORIAL | Can South Africans drop puffs for snuff?

Health minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the country is still committed to a smoke-free future vision and further consultations will take place

16 September 2024 - 04:40

Evidence that smoking cigarettes has adverse effects on the healthcare system, users and the environment has existed as far back as 1964. However, smoking cessation remains a difficult task, though policies, societal attitudes and campaigns continue to advocate for it...

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