Institute for Global Tobacco Control

Kevin Welding took part in the Tobacco Taxation in Latin America workshop in Mexico City. The meeting brought together top experts from more than a dozen organizations to analyze recent progress in tobacco taxation and identify opportunities and barriers. buff.ly/FbeBkTY

Ready, set, Ascend! IGTC is now accepting applications for the 2027 cohort of Ascend: Leadership Development for the Future of Tobacco Control. Find your place in the program current participants are calling “motivating,” “invaluable,” and “fun!” buff.ly/GqEc6Ll

As WHO Collaborating Centres, we applaud the Together for Science and Health Initiative announced today by @WHO. By strengthening the link between science, health, and society, this program will bring together global institutions to build trust in evidence-based decisions.

A Tax Notes report led by IGTC assistant scientist Rajeev Cherukupalli reviewed 15 years of cigarette tax progress across 15 countries and found that, despite gains in price, excise, and total tax shares, tax structure reforms remain critically necessary. buff.ly/XEB3SJj

Our recent webinar brought together an expert panel to discuss best practices and research-based recommendations for overcoming and avoiding common challenges to effective health warning label rotation implementation.
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