Vietnam Temporarily Halts 'Generational Ban' on Tobacco in Revised Law Draft
Vietnam's Ministry of Health has decided not to include a 'generational ban' on tobacco in the revised law draft, a measure aimed at preventing future generations from smoking. The government cited careful deliberation as the reason for deferring this provision, highlighting the ongoing challenge of balancing public health with the tobacco industry.
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