Somalia Adopts Tobacco Control Rules

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Somalia has adopted a national tobacco control framework, introducing new regulations for tobacco products, including shisha. The measure sets rules on advertising, access, and consumption, creating a clearer operating environment for tobacco retailers and distributors. Officials said the framework responds to rising tobacco use and aims to reduce health-related costs, which affect household spending and labour productivity, while supporting more structured oversight of the tobacco market.