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June 5, 2025
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Harm reduction is key to saving the lives of Kenyan smokers

Harm reduction is key to saving the lives of Kenyan smokers

By Dr. Kariuki Michael JUNE 5 - Every 90 minutes, a Kenyan dies from a tobacco-related disease . Every World No Tobacco Day, policymakers pledge to reduce Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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The article emphasizes the urgent need for Kenya to adopt tobacco harm reduction strategies to save lives, highlighting a significant lag in progress on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill initiated in the Senate.

  • Every **90 minutes**, a Kenyan dies from a tobacco-related disease.
  • Written by Dr. Kariuki Michael, Secretary General at Harm Reduction Society.
  • If adopted, smokeless harm reduction products could reduce annual smoking deaths to **3,400** by **2060**, saving over **184,000** lives.

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