Medical doctor and addictions specialist Garrett McGovern warns that most people in his profession who are anti-vaping seem to want electronic cigarettes to be “more harmful” than they are and it's almost as if “they don't want them to be safe or safer.”

Featuring:

DR. GARRETT MCGOVERN

Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic Dublin

GP Specialising in Addiction Medicine

@AddictionsPMC

Glimmers of good news despite the general drift towards harsher restrictions for tobacco harm reduction.

Is Impact of Tobacco Harm Reduction Global? | GFN Voices 2024 #6 by GFN.TV

New legislation in Australia means that vapes can only be bought in pharmacies, with e-liquid only available in three flavours. What are the likely consequences of this, in a country where the black market for vaping products is already booming?

Science is an enabler at Japan Tobacco International, driving innovation in risk-reduced tobacco products and reinforcing its position when responding to critics. 'Each scientific study is a piece of the puzzle,' says Ian Jones, V.P. of the Scientific Product Assessment Center at JTI.

Featuring:

IAN JONES

V.P., Scientific Product Assessment Center

Japan Tobacco International

jti.com

In today's GFN Voices, Kurt Yeo explores the crucial relationship between economics, health, and tobacco harm reduction. With a focus on South Africa, he delves into the burden tobacco places on public health, the economic challenges it creates, and how harm reduction strategies could be the key to a healthier future.

In this insightful discussion, Liza Katsiashvili, Andrzej Fal and Ethan Nadelmann tackle the growing misconceptions surrounding vaping and tobacco harm reduction. Learn how misinformation, fueled by media and powerful institutions like the WHO, is shaping public opinion and preventing effective harm reduction strategies.

Spreading misinformation about nicotine vaping to vulnerable populations leads to dire consequences, warns Kiran Sidhu, a leading THR writer-journalist for Filter.

Featuring:

KIRAN SIDHU

Writer-Journalist, Filter

Tobacco Harm Reduction Fellow

filtermag.org

@KiranSidhu41

This workshop will explore the horizontal relationship of physicians, consumer advocates, and regulators to promote science-based communication and harm reduction alternatives to advance public health.

GFN 2024 Workshop - hosted by Jeffrey Zamora and Carmen Escrig with panellists: Jorge Palma, Diego Verrastro, Tomás O'Gorman, Fernando Bueno

Full programme of GFN 2024: https://gfn.events/events-timeline/global-forum-on-nicotine-2024/programme/

In this video, we dive into the highlights and key takeaways from a recent global advocacy conference. Hear from Michael Landl as he shares his favorite sessions, including an inspiring talk by Ethan Nadelmann. Learn about the importance of community, shared experiences, and effective strategies across different countries.

Featuring Michael Landl, Jarkyn Shadymanova and Pranay Ratna Sakya.

Full programme of GFN 2024: https://gfn.events/events-timeline/global-forum-on-nicotine-2024/programme/