Currently, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of death in all regions of the world and by 2020 it is expected that the highest increases in NCD-related mortality will be in Africa. It is against this backdrop that the ATN on the 29th November 2017, hosted a High-Level Panel Discussion On Tobacco Control at Avani Hotel in Gaborone.
The Panel Discussion themed "Countering Non-Communicable Diseases Through Investments In...
Friday, 2 February 2018
ATN on July 11-12th 2017, hosted a National Tobacco Control Conference (NTCC) in Gaborone under the theme "Tobacco- A Silent Looming Epidemic, Act Now". The aim of the conference was to help improve and sustain the effectiveness and reach of tobacco control programs and activities in Botswana. In addition, it was also meant to renew energy and commitment to tobacco control as well as to forge partnerships with all relevant stakeholders in the fight...
ATN VISITS PARLIAMENTARIANS
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The ATN team paid a visit to the Members of Parliament advocating for a total ban on smoking in all enclosed and outdoor public places. We had an information booth set up to interact with our Parliamentarians. The main issue that we raised was "Why Should Smoking in Public Places be Banned?"
Our law makers were very receptive and pledged their support to protecting...
Thursday, 1 February 2018
ATN team visited Francistown on the 4th October 2017, to facilitate a training seminar on the surveillance of Tobacco Industry activities in Botswana. The training that was held at Cresta Thapama Hotel, attracted stakeholders from different districts in the country, being North East, North West, Central as well as Chobe District.
The purpose of the training was...
STAKEHOLDERS TRAINING IN PALAPYE
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ATN held a three day workshop for Health Workers, Environmental Health Workers and Civil Societies to; formally introduce the ATN as a partner in supporting efforts to curb tobacco consumption and its roles in curbing the global tobacco epidemic in Botswana and; highlight progress made in Botswana on the enforcement of the Botswana Control of Smoking Act (CSA) and the...
The 2016 World No Tobacco Day commemoration
held in Ghanzi (May 31st, 2016) was centered around the theme: 'Get Ready For Plain Packaging"
After we braved the freezing cold and the 20km walk behind our ever-so-charismatic Minister of Health Dorcas Makgato- we joyfully listened to her pledges and commitment to tobacco control.
“The new packaging will...
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