Increase in Tobacco Industry Interference in Nigeria's Public Health Policies

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A new report shows a marked increase in the tobacco industry's meddling in Nigeria's public health policies, leading to a drop in ratings. The industry exploits the government's failure to adhere to transparency mechanisms and disclose exchanges to interfere in public health policies.

A new report reveals an increase in tobacco industry interference in Nigeria's public health policies, particularly tobacco control measures. Nigeria's ratings dropped from 53 to 60 due to the government's failure to adhere to transparency mechanisms and disclose exchanges with the industry.

The tobacco industry exploits these breaches to interfere in public health policies.

 

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