Youth protection, illicit trade, differentiated risk, regulation and the translation of scientific evidence into public policy dominated the three-day international Summit organised by SCOHRE. The
In the last 20-30 years, numerous alternative, non-combustible nicotine products have been developed, offering the potential to eliminate our leading cause of preventable death. Yet,
Public health interventions are typically evaluated by their financial cost: prevention, treatment, and policy implementation estimated expenditures. However, the value of prevention and the toll
In view of the upcoming Tobacco Products Directive, the European Union initiated a public consultation and a call for evidence, which has attracted thousands of
In his keynote speech, chaired by Dr. Lina Nikolopoulou, Professor Solomon Rataemane presented the progress on South Africa’s Harm-Reduction Bill, which remains under parliamentary review,
Professor of Public Health Sharifa Ezat Wan Puteh moderated a discussion of great interest, which focused on the complex landscape of tobacco use and regulation
The regulatory landscape for tobacco harm reduction is evolving: in June 2026, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a landmark authorisation, permitting, for the
What would the best regulations and policies on nicotine products be, based on new evidence? Can we reduce illicit trade and at the same time
Why do people use nicotine? What are the benefits and the risks of the different nicotine products for young people, athletes, pregnant women, people with
The first Panel Discussion of the 9th Tobacco Harm Reduction Summit, chaired by President of SCOHRE Professor Ignatios Ikonomidis, was held with the participation of
Professor Ignatios Ikonomidis, President of the Organising Committee and SCOHRE, opened the 9th Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction by defining its purpose, presenting recent research
One more day added to the 9th Summit: The virtual 9th Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction will unfold over three days, from September 28 to
You are invited to submit your Abstracts to the 9th Summit online, by August 25th, 2026. This year approved abstracts will be presented only as
The Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction is entering its 9th consecutive year bringing together researchers, policymakers, and advocates. We are delighted to announce that SCOHRE’s
You are invited to submit your Abstracts to the 8th Summit online by July 21st, 2025. This year approved abstracts will be presented only on-site
We are delighted to announce that the platform for registration and abstract submission to the 8th Summit on Tobacco Harm Reduction is live! Find out