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- Organized by The Union (International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease) and supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the event was chaired by Professor Guy Marks, President of The Union.
- To reunite the global tobacco control community post-pandemic
- Share best practices, evaluate progress, and strategize future actions
- Promote MPOWER implementation, counter industry tactics, and advance cessation support
- Launch of the WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025, showing 6.1 billion people now protected by at least one MPOWER measure
- Recognition of India, Mauritius, and Mexico for outstanding cessation efforts
- AI in tobacco control
- Graphic health warnings and standardized packaging
- Tobacco taxation and regulatory frameworks
- Youth-led innovations in prevention
- Presentation of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Tobacco Control Awards 2025
- Renewed global call to resist industry interference, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
Question:
Q.1 Where was the World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 held?a) Dublin, Ireland
b) New York, USA
c) Geneva, Switzerland
d) Paris, France
Answer: a) The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 was held in Dublin, Ireland, marking a significant return to in-person events after pandemic disruptions.
