A global health expert and anti-smoking advocate for more than 30 years, Derek Yach is the owner of Global Health Strategies. Previously, Yach was the director of the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World and a World Health Organization cabinet director and executive director for noncommunicable diseases and mental health. He was deeply involved with the development of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. On this page we feature a selection of Yach’s contributions to Tobacco Reporter.
Opinion: WHO Is Wrong on Flavors — It’s Time to Stand Up for Harm Reduction and Common Sense
The slogan—Bright Product. Dark Intentions. Unmasking the Appeal—is both misleading and dangerous. And the question we ask ourselves: to what end?
Ispire Announces Huge Malaysian Expansion
“This is the first and only nicotine manufacturing license issued in Malaysia approved by both the Federal and State authorities.”
Study: Risks and Reasons for Intravaginal Tobacco Use
Women use intravaginal tobacco for yeast infections, enhancing sexual pleasure, improving pregnancy and labor outcomes, and treating various health conditions.
Former China Tobacco Head Sentenced to 16 Years
Ling Chengxing was sentenced to 16 years in prison, fined $560K, and ordered to return $6 million, found guilty of accepting bribes and abusing power.
Zimbabwe Tobacco Production up 21%
The TIMB said 190.3 million kg, worth $641.5 million, had been sold by contract growers, while 10.3 million kg, worth $36.7 million, was sold through auction.
Universal Announces Dividend Increase, Sets Annual Meeting
Universal declared a quarterly dividend of $0.82 per share, and set the company’s Annual Meeting for August 5.
