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Global Consumer Groups Urge UN Special Rapporteur to recognise Tobacco Harm Reduction
2 February 2025 by CAPHRA A coalition of international consumer advocacy groups has submitted a comprehensive response to the United...

CAPHRA
Feb 5, 2025


What the MSM is not doing to change the narrative about vaping.
Alan Gor 03 February 2025 The Illusion of a Free Press: How Journalists Are Led by the Nose on Vaping If you ever needed proof that press...

09algor
Feb 3, 2025


Minister for Health and Aged Care press conference 31 January 2025 - A breakdown of Butler’s press conference with analysis, a critical response.
AL Gor 02 February 2025 https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/minister-for-health-and-aged-care-press-conferen...

09algor
Feb 2, 2025


The Overreaction to Nicotine Pouches: A Missed Opportunity for Harm Reduction
AL Gor 01 February 2025 https://www.ama.com.au/sa/news/nicotine-pouch?utm_campaign=NSP+News+Digest+-+30+January+2025&utm_medium=email&utm...

09algor
Feb 1, 2025


UN fails to address Tobacco Harm Reduction in Asia Pacific
"It's time for the UN and WHO to step aside and let evidence-based policies save lives,"

CAPHRA
Jan 31, 2025


Addressing Claims About Vape Poisoning and Regulation in Australia
AL Gor 29 January 2025 The latest article from the RACGP (newsGP), authored by Michelle Wisbey, delves into a study published in the...

09algor
Jan 29, 2025


Tobacco & Vape Wars -Is The Carnage Worth It?
by Pippa Starr 29 January 2025 Jews become targets of firebombings and graffiti incidents on a few occasions in this country and it fast...

Pippa Starr
Jan 29, 2025


A Critical Analysis of Simon Chapman’s Claims on Vaping
AL Gor 28 January 2025 Simon Chapman, a prominent public health advocate, has consistently opposed vaping as a harm reduction tool,...

09algor
Jan 28, 2025


The Lack of Independent Science Research Around Vaping in Australia: A Missed Opportunity for Public Health
AL Gor 23 January 2024 Vaping has emerged as a global conversation, with growing evidence that it can serve as a harm-reduction tool for...

09algor
Jan 23, 2025


The Cost of Suspicious Minds, Tobacco Harm Reduction Vs Tobacco Abstinence
Australia is caught in a trap they can't seem to get out of, which is causing damage to the reputation of public health, harming innocent bu

Pippa Starr
Jan 23, 2025


They Firebomb Your Shop, Then They'll Burn Down Your Home!
It's important that people understand what is going on because many don't know. All the firebombings mean nothing if it's not in your town o
Bernice Melrose
Jan 22, 2025


CAPHRA calls for inclusion of consumer voices in WHO FCTC COP11 preparations
"We are deeply concerned that excluding consumer voices may result in policies that inadvertently harm public health,"

CAPHRA
Jan 22, 2025


Professor Marewa Glover: A Champion for Tobacco Harm Reduction!
Professor Marewa Glover is a distinguished behavioral scientist and public health advocate from New Zealand, celebrated for her pioneering w

Pippa Starr
Jan 13, 2025


Vapers Need Vaping Areas, Not Smoking Areas or Tougher Laws!
by Pippa Starr 13 January 2025 There has been a worrying trend over the last few years by governments at all levels to treat vaping like...

Pippa Starr
Jan 13, 2025


Mark Butler’s Failed Crusade: One Year On
AL Gore 12 January 2025 A year ago, Mark Butler, the Australian Minister for Health, confidently declared his intention to “stamp out...

09algor
Jan 12, 2025


E-liquid flavors and nicotine concentration choices over 6 months after a smoking cessation attempt with ENDS: Secondary analyses of a randomized controlled trial
11 January 2025 https://www.tobaccopreventioncessation.com/E-liquid-flavors-and-nicotine-concentration-choices-over-6-months-after-a-smok...

09algor
Jan 10, 2025


Tobacco-Free Kids and Vital Strategies: Alleged Money Laundering Scandal and the Urgent Need for a Fairer Global Approach to Vaping
AL Gore 8 January 2025 The global health community is reeling after allegations emerged that two prominent organisations—Tobacco-Free...

09algor
Jan 8, 2025


CAPHRA Exposes Anti-tobacco Funding Scandal: violations of international and US law alleged
International NGOs accused of corruption, policy manipulation, and breaking foreign corrupt practices act. by Nancy Loucas 7 January 2025...

Nancy Loucas
Jan 7, 2025


Australia’s Nicotine Black Market Boom Can't Be Allowed To Continue!
by Pippa Starr January 6, 2025 Australia is now witnessing the fallout from years of misguided policies on tobacco and vaping products....

Pippa Starr
Jan 6, 2025


Why Australia’s Tobacco Control NGOs Need Review and KPIs:
by Pippa Starr 4 January 2024 Learning from the UK and New Zealand’s Success in Reducing Smoking Rates Australia has long been hailed as...

Pippa Starr
Jan 4, 2025

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