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CAPHRA
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates
CAPHRA is an alliance between the Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates and their respective organisations in the region. We are unfunded and grassroots.
CAPHRA - Latest News [Page 1]
Harm Reduction Equals Public Health Win In Thailand
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 8:31 am | CAPHRA
Nancy Loucas commends the Thai Special Committee's commitment to a transparent and inclusive study of e-cigarette laws. "This balanced approach, considering all stakeholders' perspectives, is crucial for developing effective tobacco harm reduction policies," ... More >>
CAPHRA Calls For Immediate Oversight Of WHO FCTC By UNCHR
Monday, 9 December 2024, 5:44 pm | CAPHRA
Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA, stated, "The current leadership of the WHO FCTC has lost the confidence of tobacco harm reduction experts worldwide. Their stubborn refusal to acknowledge the overwhelming scientific evidence supporting ... More >>
A Model For Tobacco Control Disinformation
Tuesday, 3 December 2024, 8:24 am | CAPHRA
CAPHRA criticises the political focus of advocacy groups that prioritise ideology over public health. More >>
CAPHRA Questions Indonesia's Misguided Tobacco Control Policies
Tuesday, 12 November 2024, 9:19 am | CAPHRA
CAPHRA calls on the Indonesian government to reconsider and instead adopt evidence-based policies that embrace harm reduction strategies. The organization urges policymakers to engage with public health experts, consumers, and industry stakeholders to develop ... More >>
CAPHRA Warns Against Rushed Vaping Legislation In New Zealand
Monday, 4 November 2024, 2:17 pm | CAPHRA
"We urge New Zealand MPs to pause and reconsider," Loucas added. "Rushing this bill through Parliament before proper scrutiny risks undermining years of progress in reducing smoking rates." More >>
New Zealand Achieves Smokefree Goal Ahead Of Schedule
Monday, 14 October 2024, 12:43 pm | CAPHRA
Recent data from the New Zealand Health Survey reveals that smoking rates have fallen dramatically, particularly among youth. The decline has been so significant that statisticians now struggle to accurately measure the small proportion of young smokers ... More >>
New Zealand's Vaping Ban: A Blow To Public Health And Harm Reduction
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:03 pm | CAPHRA
The organisation urges the New Zealand government to reconsider this harmful amendment and instead prioritise enforcement, education and evidence- based policies that support harm reduction and public health goals. More >>
Regulatory Disaster: Illicit Trade Skyrockets In Asia Pacific
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:02 am | CAPHRA
CAPHRA warns that over-regulation in the Asia Pacific is fuelling illicit tobacco and vaping markets, jeopardising public health and safety. More >>
Global Concerns Over New Zealand's Proposed Vape Legislation
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 2:54 pm | CAPHRA
CAPHRA Exposes Global Concerns About New Zealand's Proposed Vape Legislation More >>
Campaign Launched Against New Zealand's Smokefree Environments And Regulated Products Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 21 August 2024, 8:32 am | CAPHRA
CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates) is raising alarm over the New Zealand government's recent announcement of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill. More >>
CAPHRA Calls For Pragmatic Regulation Of Safer Nicotine Products In New Zealand
Saturday, 17 August 2024, 7:49 pm | CAPHRA
Governments should, in developing and implementing pragmatic regulations, eliminate the need for further restrictions on adults' ability to make choices that help them switch from harmful products. More >>
Collaborative Approach To Public Health Policy On Adult-Only Products Needed
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 1:13 pm | CAPHRA
CAPHRA is calling on governments and public health bodies to embrace this collaborative approach and ensure that regulations align with the cultural and contextual specifics of each country. More >>
CAPHRA Calls Out Misinformation On Vaping As Blatant Propaganda
Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 9:05 am | CAPHRA
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is calling out the rampant misinformation about tobacco harm reduction as blatant propaganda perpetuated by factions within the tobacco control community. More >>
CAPHRA Applauds Philippine Government’s Efforts To Regulate Vaping And Enforce Youth Protection Measures
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 4:19 am | CAPHRA
“CAPHRA supports the government's efforts to crack down on illegal sales to minors and urges for increased penalties and surveillance to ensure compliance, under the existing Vape Law, or Republic Act No. 11900.” More >>
CAPHRA Calls On Asia Pacific Governments To Allow Sale Of Oral Nicotine Products
Monday, 15 July 2024, 3:13 pm | CAPHRA
New Zealand's government recently agreed in principle to permit the sale of reduced-harm smokeless tobacco and oral nicotine products, such as Swedish snus and nicotine pouches. More >>
Governments Must Hold WHO And FCTC Accountable
Friday, 12 July 2024, 4:58 am | CAPHRA
To continue making progress in tobacco control, it is crucial to adopt standardised methodologies to track usage, conduct objective and comprehensive reviews of all data and science surrounding SNPs, and, most importantly, include consumer perspectives ... More >>
CAPHRA Urges New Zealand To Legalise Safer Nicotine Alternatives
Tuesday, 25 June 2024, 4:37 am | CAPHRA
CAPHRA calls on Minister Costello and the government to move forward with legalising snus and nicotine pouches while implementing appropriate regulations to prevent youth access and ensure product quality and safety. More >>
CAPHRA To Showcase Global Lessons From New Zealand And Sweden At GFN 2024
Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 1:34 pm | CAPHRA
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is thrilled to announce its participation in the upcoming Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN) in Warsaw, Poland, from June 13 to 15, 2024. CAPHRA will be featured in PANEL 2: “GLOBAL LESSONS: ... More >>
CAPHRA Champions World Vape Day: A Call For Truth And Harm Reduction
Wednesday, 29 May 2024, 2:01 pm | CAPHRA
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today celebrates World Vape Day on May 30, 2024, by urging global leaders to recognise the life-saving potential of safer nicotine products and to expose the ongoing disinformation campaign ... More >>
CAPHRA Champions Trailblazing Approach To Slash Smoking Rates Globally
Monday, 13 May 2024, 11:37 am | CAPHRA
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today urges global leaders to adopt New Zealand's successful tobacco harm reduction model, contrasting New Zealand's progressive strategies with Australia's increasingly restrictive measures. More >>
