Tobacco, poverty are strange bedfellows
Friday, June 16, 2017
WNTD is commemorated annually with the main aim of highlighting the risks of tobacco use on different aspects of human life and to advocate for effective policies to reduce the use of tobacco.
This year, the commemoration was held under the theme “Tobacco – a threat to development”. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the campaign will demonstrate the threats that the tobacco industry poses to the sustainable development of all countries, including the health and economic well-being of their citizens. In addition, it will propose measures that governments and the public should take to promote health and development by confronting the global tobacco crisis.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...