Prohibition or Regulation – Where is the Public Health Frontier?
Chair: David Sweanor
Speakers: Fernando Fernandez Bueno, Maria Papaioannoy, Sudhanshu Patwardhan, Eugeniu Cotelea
David Sweanor, a highly influential advocate for Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) and a long-standing expert in global public health policy for many decades, has been instrumental in shifting the global conversation around nicotine from punitive, prohibitionist approaches to pragmatic harm reduction strategies that save lives. He is leading the long-standing global debate among experts, centres on whether prohibition is the most effective strategy for combating smoking and its harmful effects. This panel discussion will explore that debate in depth, as experts from various countries share their perspectives and aim to develop effective strategies for reducing smoking. What role does Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) play in this effort? What tools should be employed in today’s world to address smoking in a more impactful way? Join the discussion to explore these critical questions and the path forward.
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