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In a handful of countries where the tobacco epidemic is particularly grave, designated tobacco control staff work in WHO country offices

Evidence obtained by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has revealed that: Philip Morris wrote to government ministers and offered to work directly with local authorities and even schools, notwithstanding rules preventing tobacco companies influencing public health policy Despite this proposal being rejected on ethical grounds, the company then approached local councils directly with the same offer even suggesting the use of Philip Morris-branded quit or switch vans Philip Morris has hired a former minister, No 10 advisers and lobbyists close to Boris Johnson to seek to gain access to officials, doctors and public health experts as part of its extensive lobbying efforts Participants invited to at least one of these events, including NHS workers, were left in the dark on Philip Morriss sponsorship The findings raise questions as to whether former officials may have broken bans on lobbying work, and whether Philip Morris tried to sidestep rules on tobacco companies dealings with governments

Indonesias Low-Tar Cigarette Landscape and Filtration Challenges Unlike many Western markets, Indonesias cigarette segment is heavily influenced by taste intensity, smoke body, and mouthfeel

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