01/06/2026
Quitting smoking is not easy, but with support, awareness, and strong community action, recovery is possible. We call on families, schools, healthcare, leaders, and communities to join hands in the fight against smoking and ni****ne addiction
Together, we can protect lives, promote healthier choices, and build a smoke-free future for the next generation.
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Minister of Health Dr Stephen Modise says findings from the Global Youth To***co Survey conducted last year indicate that 10% percent of young people in Botswana are using to***co products, a situation that calls for a coordinated response to prevent addiction. The survey targets school going children aged 13 to 15 years old.
Speaking yesterday during the commemoration of World No To***co Day, he said to***co use is a major contributor to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which account for 47 percent of all deaths in Botswana.
He noted that the to***co industry continues to evolve its marketing strategies, using attractive flavours and packaging to target young people and encourage to***co use.
Dr Modise further said government is finalising regulations to operationalise the To***co Control Act of 2021, to pave the way for effective enforcement and implementation of to***co control measures.
