Health news: The island nation of the Maldives has officially brought in a generational ban on smoking. This historic policy action affects those born after 1 January 2007 for the purchase, possession and/or use of tobacco. Proposed by Maldives’ President Mohammed Muizzu earlier this year, it has officially come into effect, starting in November.

As per the historic age-based ban, it applies to all forms of tobacco , and the retailers are mandated to verify the age of the users before making a sale. This comes after the Maldives’ policy ban on the import, sale, distribution, possession, and use of electronic cigarettes and vaping , regardless of age.

Generational ban on tobacco

The Health Ministry of the Maldives called it a “historic milestone” to protect public health and ensur

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