In Focus | Anti-smoking Campaign
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Thursday Dec 22
There are no safe options when it comes to smoking
Expert recommends price hike to make real impact
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Wednesday Nov 9
Cigarette packets in UAE to show ill effects of smoking
A Cabinet decision will make tobacco manufacturers put a graphic on cigarette packets that will show the harmful effects of smoking
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Wednesday Nov 9
Gulf News to help readers quit smoking
Gulf News will be following the five readers over the next six months to a year and detail their efforts to lead a smoke-free life.
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Tuesday Nov 8
Thinking of my lungs makes me scared, says one nicotine addict
Gulf News' Stub it! campaign provides medical help to five would-be non smokers
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Tuesday Jul 19
No smoking campaign gets massive response
10 readers to get counselling, treatment
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Tuesday Jun 28
Call for tough standards on sale of sheesha tobacco
Health expert wants warning on packets and need for testing and standards on tobacco products
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Wednesday Jun 22
Doctor campaigns for more help for smokers
The chemicals that cling to a smoker's hair and clothes can still harm a child even if the smoker does not indulge in the habit at home, a doctor has warned
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Thursday Jun 16
Abu Dhabi health authority moots smoking buffer zones
Council to decide on 150-metre gap between cafes and residential areas
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Thursday Jun 9
Survey to help draw up plan to stub out smoking in the UAE
WHO, CDC to partner health ministry in anti-tobacco campaign
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Monday Jun 6
Council reviews measures to improve health services
Tobacco control regulations to be presented to the cabinet
