President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has requested the public to share their views on the generational tobacco ban via a poll he published on the social media platform 'X'.
In a post, the President asked the public If a generational ban on smoking were to be implemented in the Maldives, to protect the health of our youth and future generations from the harmful effects of smoking, which of the following would be the most appropriate starting point?
- January 1, 2007
- January 1, 2004,
- January 1, 2000
With the poll open for 4 days, so far, 723 individuals have voted in the poll. Around 50.7 percent chose the third option, while a close 41.8 percent chose the first option.
Yesterday, the President revealed that Health Minister Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim has been tasked with drafting a Cabinet paper regarding the recommendations. He emphasised the need for consultation with medical professionals and other stakeholders in drafting the policy.
Explaining the rationale behind these options, he stated that focusing on the 18–25 age group would make it easier to prevent addiction before it becomes entrenched.
