WHO FCTC

29/09/2026

At the 2026, organized by the
UICC - Union for International Cancer Control , Andrew Black, Head of the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control, delivered a keynote address on the future of to***co control.

A powerful reflection on where to***co control stands today, the challenges ahead, and what is needed to protect health and save lives.

Explore the full speech here ->
🔗 https://fctc.who.int/newsroom-and-resources/speeches/item/world-cancer-congress-2026-hong-kong

28/09/2026

🇭🇰🤝 Strengthening collaboration for to***co control

The Department of Health of the Hong Kong SAR, China Government welcomed the new Head of the Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control (WHO FCTC), Andrew Black, for an exchange on to***co control progress, strategies and future measures.

Hong Kong’s experience in advancing comprehensive to***co control offers valuable lessons for jurisdictions working to protect people from the harms of to***co and ni****ne.
The meeting also highlighted the important role of collaboration, knowledge-sharing and evidence-based action in advancing the implementation of the WHO FCTC.

​The Director of Health, Dr Ronald Lam, yesterday (September 25) met with the new Head of the Secretariat of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on To***co Control...

25/09/2026

🌍 Eight years of the Protocol: stronger cooperation against illicit to***co trade

Today, 25 September, marks 8 years of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products. 🎉

With 73 Parties, the Protocol continues to strengthen international cooperation to prevent, detect, investigate and prosecute illicit trade in to***co products. 🤝🚨

Illicit to***co trade does not stop at borders. Tackling it requires collective action across countries and sectors — from customs and tax authorities to police and law enforcement. 🌐

🔎 Eight years on, we remain committed to:

✅ Strengthening cooperation and information sharing
✅ Sharing expertise and good practices
✅ Improving investigation and prosecution
✅ Supporting effective implementation of the Protocol

More Parties. Stronger implementation. Greater international cooperation. Together, we can strengthen the global response to the evolving illicit to***co market. 💪🌍

https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/25-09-2026-eight-years-of-the-protocol-strengthening-international-cooperation-to-eliminate-illicit-trade-in-to***co-products

24/09/2026

🚨 Illicit trade in to***co products is not just about stopping illegal products at the border.

🔗 The WHO FCTC Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products takes a comprehensive approach — strengthening:

📋 supply-chain controls & due diligence
🔎 tracking & tracing
🗂️ record-keeping
⚖️ enforcement, seizures & sanctions
🤝 international cooperation

🌍 Because tackling illicit trade requires action across the entire supply chain — and cooperation across borders.

https://fctc.who.int/protocol

23/09/2026

🌍 8 years of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in To***co Products

This Friday marks the 8th anniversary of the Protocol.

The Protocol helps countries tackle the illicit trade in to***co products while addressing its wider impacts — protecting health, reducing crime and helping to tackle poverty.

Because it is all connected.

🤝 By strengthening international cooperation and action, Parties can work together to address illicit to***co trade and its far-reaching consequences.

https://fctc.who.int/protocol

17/09/2026

🇺🇦 Ukraine marks 20 years of commitment to the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Parliament) has approved a resolution marking the 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s ratification of the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control (WHO FCTC).

The resolution recognizes that implementation of the Convention has had a “leading and decisive impact” in addressing the to***co use epidemic in Ukraine, contributing to reduced to***co use among population groups, including children.

The Verkhovna Rada also recognized the importance of protecting public health from the vested and commercial interests of the to***co industry.

The Secretariat of the WHO FCTC warmly welcomes this milestone and Ukraine’s continued commitment to advancing public health through evidence-based to***co control policies.

🔗 Read the resolution:
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/4970-IX

09/09/2026

The WHO FCTC Secretariat participated in the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office Global Health Leadership Course, connecting with a new generation of health leaders. ‍⚕️🌱

🤝 In the Philippines, the Secretariat also worked with WHO, government partners and the Asian Development Bank to strengthen collaboration on to***co control, including efforts to address the illicit trade in to***co products and advance sustainable financing for health. 💰🏥

🛡️ Protecting public health from to***co industry interference remains essential to ensuring that health policies are shaped by evidence and the public interest.

📣 Strong leadership, international cooperation and effective implementation of the WHO FCTC and its Protocol are critical to protecting people from the harms of to***co and building healthier futures.

Strengthening health leadership for stronger to***co control and healthier communities. 🌍💚

🌱 Investing in to***co control is investing in health, sustainable development and future generations.



https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/08-09-2026-strengthening-health-leadership-in-the-philippines

08/09/2026

WHO FCTC engages with UNITE Parliamentarians Network for Global Health -a Global Summit- in the Philippines

At the 2026 in Manila, the WHO FCTC Secretariat engaged with parliamentarians and global health leaders to highlight the critical role of to***co taxation and sustainable financing in advancing to***co control and the Sustainable Development Goals.

💡 Investing in to***co control is investing in healthier people, stronger economies and a more sustainable future.

Read more:
https://fctc.who.int/newsroom/news/item/08-09-2026-who-fctc-engages-with-unite-global-summit-2026-in-the-philippines

🌍 Stronger to***co control needs stronger political commitment and sustainable financing.

07/09/2026

🚬😮‍💨 To***co smoke pollutes the air we breathe — indoors and outdoors.

Article 8 of the WHO FCTC protects people from exposure to to***co smoke and help ensure clean air in indoor public places and outdoor spaces.

🌍 Clean air is essential for healthy people and a healthy planet. 🍃

->https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/255574/9789241512497-eng.pdf

Take a deep breath. 🌍💙

Clean air is essential for our health and for our planet.

This , let’s celebrate the air we share and the actions that can help make it cleaner.

Learn more: https://www.unep.org/interactives/clean-air-day-guide/

03/09/2026

World No To***co Day 2027 Awards.

This year’s theme is especially important:

🧠 Mental well-being – protecting young minds from to***co and ni****ne.

The awards recognize individuals, organizations, government departments and other groups that have made an outstanding contribution to advancing to***co control and protecting people—especially young people—from the harms of to***co and ni****ne.

👏 If you know a person or organization whose leadership, innovation, advocacy or commitment has made a real difference, this is an opportunity to shine a light on their work and celebrate their impact.

📅 Nomination deadline: 20 November 2026, 17:00 GMT

🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination:

https://www.who.int/news-room/articles-detail/call-for-nominations--world-no-to***co-day-2027-awards

***coDay

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling for nominations to the World No To***co Day Awards of individuals or organizations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of to***co control.