Algeria's tragic contradictions

Recalling the preamble of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), which states that the Parties to the Convention are determined to give priority to their right

Noting that, according to the expert group’s report contained in document FCTC/COP/6/8, very few Parties have launched any criminal and/or civil liability action and even fewer

Reiterating that international cooperation is essential to prevent interference by the tobacco industry in the formulation of public health policies on tobacco control, as

With reference to Rule 30(1) of the Rules of Procedure of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, the Conference of the Parties

The first session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, after considering rule 21 of the draft rules of procedure, DECIDED that

In view of the paramount importance of preventing tobacco industry interference in any public health policy with respect to tobacco control, the Conference of the Parties may, in

(1) to request the Bureau, when undertaking its review of the Rules of Procedure in accordance with decision FCTC/COP6(24), to give consideration to providing options for

Mindful of the importance of multisectoral cooperation and coordination among all relevant sectors of government, including health, customs, tax administrations, law