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ill only lead to increased black market trade of tobacco products. The government has assured that strict enforcement measures will be put in place to prevent this.
Dr Ahmed Jamsheed, the country’s health minister, said: “We must take radical measures to protect our youth from the harms of tobacco. This is a bold step in the right direction towards a healthier Maldives.”
The Maldives has one of the highest rates of tobacco use in South Asia, with around 40% of adults smoking.
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