Working towards a tobacco free Africa, the CTCA supports African governments to develop and build sustainable Tobacco Control programmes.
Kampala Uganda
Joined January 2012
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10 years ago the @CTC_AFRICA was launched with a dream of providing tobacco control support on the continent.
Today we're celebrating a decade of capacity support in Africa, engaging countries for effective tobacco control
The dream is A Tobacco Free Africa #CTCAturns10
Senegal hikes tobacco taxes from 70% to 100%, funding 90% of its recovery plan domestically. Less smoking. More revenue. Better health. Africa can lead with bold, homegrown solutions.
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Last call!
Apply for the Certificate in Tobacco Control before 20 July 2025!
100% Online: Top African Experts | 📆Starts 4 Aug
Boost your skills in tobacco control & public health.
Let’s push for stricter policies and awareness campaigns to protect public health!
On the #WorldDrugDay2025 today, we take a look at yesterday's @DailyMonitor on tobacco in Uganda.
The theme for this year is, "The evidence is clear: invest in prevention. Break the cycle".
#stoporganisedcrime #taxtobaccosavelivesug @CTC_AFRICA
Don't miss out!
CTCA’s Certificate in Tobacco Control Online Course starts 4th August 2025.
Apply by 20th July
The Center for Tobacco Control in Africa retweeted
We are at the #WCTC2025 in Dublin where we hosted a joint session with @uicc. Our global partners @IILAinfo and @CTC_AFRICA shared how multisectoral engagement through coalition building has accelerated progress on tobacco tax policy in Kenya and Uganda.
Our own @EzekielMusasizi, alongside @RachelDevotsu a partner in tobacco control, is proudly representing CTCA at the 2025 World Conference on Tobacco in Dublin, Ireland.
We hosted a Q&A webinar on our upcoming Online Short Course in Tobacco Control (starts Aug 4). Still have questions? We’re happy to help!
🧠 4-week program for mid-to-senior professionals
📅 Apply by July 20
💰 Fee: $500 | Need-Based Scholarships available
Applications open for the Tobacco Control Online Short Course by CTCA.
Starts: 15 July 2025 | Fee: $500 | Online
ℹ️ Info Session: 18 June, 4PM EAT on Zoom (bit.ly/CTCA-InfoSession)
📅 Deadline: 20 August
This is truly disheartening and clearly violates the WHO-FCTC regulations and poses a serious threat not just to young people, but to the general population. Such practices undermine public health efforts and call for stronger enforcement of tobacco control policies.
The Center for Tobacco Control in Africa retweeted
As members of the "UTTC" with our colleagues (@UNAUGANDA , @CTC_AFRICA , @unhco , @WFYAfrica , @UgCancerSociety and @uhca_ug ), all our eyes are on the #WorldNoTobaccoDay!
If you missed out on the great World No Tobacco Day 2025 Space, that was hosted yesterday by @NutritionistKD , start here: xitter.gq/NutritionistKD/status/… .
#taxtobaccosavelivesug
When nicotine hits harder and comes cheaper, it's our kids who pay the price. Flavored e-cigs are not harmless, they're addiction by design. It's time regulators put health before profit
Flavored e-cigarettes now on the market deliver ever-greater levels of nicotine at lower prices, increasing the risk to kids. Some products contain as much nicotine as 200 cigarettes or more. The industry’s strategy is clear: Lure kids with fun flavors and hook them with massive doses of nicotine.
To protect kids, the FDA and other policymakers must crack down on flavored e-cigarettes – most of which are on the market illegally.
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CTCA is gearing up for the Short Course Training on Tobacco Control as part of its commitment to Capacity Development, one of its five strategic pillars. This initiative aims to strengthen human resource capacity to enhance efforts in tobacco control.
@WHOAFRO @ACBF_Official
The Makerere University Institute for Online Distance and e-Learning (IODeL) Multimedia team visited the Vice Chancellor’s office to record a short video for the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa’s announcement of an online course on Tobacco Control. This activity reflects IODeL’s continued commitment to supporting the University’s eLearning initiatives through high-quality multimedia production. I congratulate the CTCA on this important initiative and it makes me proud to be associated with the Centre as the Chair of its Governing Board.
The Center for Tobacco Control in Africa retweeted
The Makerere University Institute for Online Distance and e-Learning (IODeL) Multimedia team visited the Vice Chancellor’s office to record a short video for the Centre for Tobacco Control in Africa’s announcement of an online course on Tobacco Control. This activity reflects IODeL’s continued commitment to supporting the University’s eLearning initiatives through high-quality multimedia production. I congratulate the CTCA on this important initiative and it makes me proud to be associated with the Centre as the Chair of its Governing Board.
The Center for Tobacco Control in Africa retweeted
Is tobacco something controllable? Yes, it is.
Taxing it can be one way of controlling it. How? @lynderlinda elaborates on this.
Remember, #TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG ! @CTC_AFRICA
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What is the public health impact of tobacco use?
@lynderlinda expounds on it here below: uapa.or.ug/sites/default/fil…
#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUG
The Center for Tobacco Control in Africa retweeted
Alone, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean of possibilities.
Taxing tobacco products eliminates infiltration of the industry's usage of its products by our young people and, as such, does reduce the health burden for the government in treating tobacco related diseases.
#TaxTobaccoSaveLivesUg
@lynderlinda @MargaretNassan2 @mkukunda @BagumaRT @KalemaxA @azizagaba @GeorgineObwana
@unhco @UNAUGANDA @YannickRomero @PolicyUganda @CTC_AFRICA @WFYouthAfrica @MinofHealthUG @mofpedU @Parliament_Ug @uicc
Our MIS consultant, Wilson Abigaba, walked us through the processes of our soon-to-be-operational Management Information System (MIS). We’re taking a big step towards efficiency by transitioning from paperwork to online systems! 💻📊
@JimArinaitwe @WilliamBazeyo @EzekielMusasiz
Our COO, Dr. Jim Arinaitwe, just shared key updates on ongoing CTCA projects, including the Quit4Life study trial, Tobacco Control Project, and the Uganda Tobacco Taxation Coalition. Exciting strides in tobacco control & public health! 💡
#6thCTCABoardMeeting
This morning, our new board members had an insightful induction session led by our Company Secretary, Esther Kabinga, covering their key roles & responsibilities. Strong governance starts with strong knowledge! 💡
#6thCTCABoardMeeting
Over the next two days, we'll focus on key governance priorities, including the induction of new Board members. Exciting times ahead for tobacco control in Africa!
Stay tuned for updates!
#CTCA#TobaccoControl