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Sudhanshu Patwardhan
Bhutan’s Tryst with Health Imperialism
Without offering cessation tools, prohibition is doomed to fail, writes S. Patwardhan. Read More
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Prohibition and illicit tradeRead More
A new law would break the monopoly of Bhutan Duty-Free Limited.Read More
The measure is meant to help check the spread of Covid-19 by smugglers. Read More
By reducing demand for smuggled cigarettes, the kingdom wants to lessen the risk of cross-border coronavirus contagion. Read More
With borders closed due to Covid-19, the kingdom, which normally restricts tobacco sales, wants to offer consumers a legal alternative. Read More
With domestic cigarette sales banned, the country arrests more than 30 people per day for cigarette smuggling. Read More
Despite its ban on tobacco, Bhutan has the highest share of smokers in Southeast Asia.Read More
Bhutan was the world’s first country to ban tobacco. Will it remain the only one?Read More
