President of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is the only international public health treaty negotiated under the auspices of WHO in the 21st century. This international Convention inspires and informs the United Nations to work on global tobacco control. It is an evidence based treaty that currently has 181 Parties. It is also unique in singling out the tobacco industry as a distinct business from any other because it’s subject to a treaty that contains demand and supply reduction measures and a liability provision (article 19). The Governing Body of the WHO FCTC is the Conference of the Parties...

President of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control

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