{"id":6296,"date":"2025-06-02T21:47:36","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voltaregion.gov.gh\/?p=6296"},"modified":"2025-06-05T09:49:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T09:49:21","slug":"ho-hosts-2025-world-no-tobacco-day-launch-against-industry-tactics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voltaregion.gov.gh\/index.php\/ho-hosts-2025-world-no-tobacco-day-launch-against-industry-tactics\/","title":{"rendered":"Ho Hosts 2025 World No Tobacco Day Launch Against Industry Tactics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Ghana Health Service and Food and Drug Authority (FDA) launched the 2025 World No Tobacco Day at Ho Technical University under the theme &#8220;Unmasking the Appeal: Exposing Industry Tactics.&#8221; Chief Director Augustus Awity, representing the Regional Minister, emphasized government efforts to combat tobacco use, stating, &#8220;There is no safe form of tobacco\u2014we must act collectively.&#8221; The event featured awards, cultural performances, and expert presentations by Dr. Olivia Boateng (FDA) and WHO representatives. 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