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Embrace new evidence-based tobacco control to save lives

Kenya needs to adopt scientifically proven strategies to reduce harm associated with tobacco smoking. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Tobacco smoking claims the lives of more than 8,000 Kenyans every year, according to the Tobacco Control Study released by the Ministry of Health this year. Yet, Kenya is lagging behind in embracing the latest scientifically evidenced methods on how to help smokers quit. 

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