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World Vaping Day 2025: Nigeria Urged To Regulate Vaping Products For Tobacco Harm Reduction

As the world marks World Vaping Day on May 30, 2025 , Nigerian public health experts are calling on the federal government to urgently adopt evidence-based tobacco harm reduction (THR) strategies to combat the country’s high smoking rates. The global event brings together scientists, former smokers, and health advocates to raise awareness about the benefits of safer nicotine alternatives—particularly vaping —as effective tools for reducing the harms associated with traditional cigarette use. This year’s theme emphasizes the growing urgency for African nations like Nigeria to embrace science-backed policies that support adult smokers in transitioning away from combustible tobacco. Nigeria at a Public Health Crossroads “Nigeria stands at a public health crossroads,” said Yusuff Adebisi Adebayo , a leading public health advocate and director at Global Health Focus . “Global data is clear: countries that embrace vaping and similar alternatives are […]

Mujahid Yusuf June 3, 2025