Source: L'Express Weekly, Interview by Touria Prayag
Port Louis — Véronique, your name in Mauritius has become synonymous with antitobacco lobbying.What is your feeling today (Monday) on World No Tobacco Day?
That is flattering! Indeed, I feel great solidarity with all those who are committed to bringing a better quality of life to all through their fight for a tobacco free world.
Would you say that this country has made progress in its fight against tobacco smoking?
Mauritius is now referred to as an example for successful tobacco control in the region and in the world. The tobacco regulations of the Public Health Act were amended in 2008 to protect the health of the population from tobacco smoke by introducing strong measures like smoke free public places and workplaces, as well as gory graphic health warnings on cigarette packs.
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