Stricter Ban on Smoking and Vaping in Schools Sought

Stricter ban on smoking and vaping in schools sought

HEALTHJUSTICE Philippines, the Philippine Pediatric Society, and the Child Rights Network, have urged the Department of Education to strictly enforce anti-smoking and anti-vaping policies in schools. "As students return to school, we call on the Department of Education to enforce strict safeguards to protect minors against tobacco and vape use and advertising near school zones. We cannot let our children be exposed to tobacco and vape products t…

Groups urge DepEd to enforce strict anti-smoking, vaping policies

With the new school year set to begin on June 16, public health advocates and child protection groups are calling on the Department of Education (DepEd) to strictly enforce anti-smoking and anti-vaping policies in and around school premises.

Havering Council Approves New Strategy To Tackle Smoking And Vaping As Survey Reveals 12% Of Children Test Out Vaping.

The Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy is a five-year plan to reduce smoking in order to create a smoke-free society by 2030 and improve the wellbeing of the local population.