CAPHRA Press Releases

Published on April 22, 2025 - 19:50 GMT

CAPHRA Criticises Philippine Government’s Inconsistent Vaping Policies, Calls for Evidence-Based Approach

I remain hopeful that the Philippines will maintain adult access to safer alternatives while ensuring safety and compliance.” MANILA, PHILIPPINES, April 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) today criticised the Philippine government for its contradictory stance on vaping, highlighting inconsistencies between public crackdowns on illicit vape products, growing fiscal dependence on vape taxes, and questionable environmental practices …

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Published on February 24, 2025 - 05:57 GMT

WHO FCTC must acknowledge successes in regulating Safer Nicotine Products in New Zealand and Japan.

Research published in PubMed (2024) found Japan’s shift to heated tobacco can prevent millions of smoking-related illnesses, validating safer nicotine products. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, February 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New Zealand and Japan have made significant strides in reducing smoking rates through progressive policies on safer nicotine products, such as vapes and heated tobacco. Despite the documented success in these nations, the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco …

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Published on February 3, 2025 - 19:00 GMT

Global Harm Reduction Organizations Urge Recognition of Tobacco Harm Reduction.

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, February 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advocacy organisations in Africa, Latin America, and Asia Pacific - In a united effort, representing millions of adult consumers who use nicotine products that do not involve combustion, have sent a letter to the Special Rapporteur to the United Nations Human Rights Council. The correspondence addresses recent comments made in a recent report regarding the validity of Tobacco Harm Reduction and urges the United Nations to recognize its …

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Published on January 28, 2025 - 07:42 GMT

Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates Expresses Concerns Over WHO Corruption Accusations

Concerns in the Asia Pacific region have raised serious questions about the effectiveness of global public health policies. WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND, January 28, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has released a statement today expressing their deep concerns over recent events involving the World Health Organisation (WHO). Accusations of corruption and mismanagement in the Asia Pacific region have raised serious questions about the effectiveness of …

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CAPHRA Criticises Philippine Government’s Inconsistent Vaping Policies, Calls for Evidence-Based Approach

WHO FCTC must acknowledge successes in regulating Safer Nicotine Products in New Zealand and Japan.

Global Harm Reduction Organizations Urge Recognition of Tobacco Harm Reduction.

Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates Expresses Concerns Over WHO Corruption Accusations