WHO Praised Mexico’s Tobacco Control Policy; Businesses Reject It
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WHO Praised Mexico’s Tobacco Control Policy; Businesses Reject It

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Sofía Garduño By Sofía Garduño | Journalist & Industry Analyst - Thu, 01/19/2023 - 10:00

Changes to the General Law for Tobacco Control have expanded the list of non-smoking spaces. This list includes public areas such as terraces, balconies, amusement parks, playgrounds, sports clubs, beaches, stadiums and malls, among others. Several business organizations have denounced these changes and urged their members to seek legal protection against them. 

 

Meanwhile, COFEPRIS introduced a new strategy aiming to boost the pharmaceutical industry by guaranteeing regulatory certainty. 

 

This and more in The Week in Health! 

 

Where Can Mexicans Smoke?

The latest version of the General Law for Tobacco Control, which was enforced on Jan. 15, prohibits the promotion of tobacco products and prohibits smoking in several spaces. The law aims to protect the health of children and adults. The new measures were praised by Tedros Adhanom, Director General, WHO: “Bravo Mexico! WHO welcomes such a bold move on tobacco control. We call on all countries to strengthen #NoTobacco policies and help us prevent 8 million deaths every year!” he tweeted. Learn more about the changes here

 

Businesses Seek Protection Against New Tobacco Regulations

The National Chamber of Restaurants and Seasoned Foods (CANIRAC) of Nuevo Leon denounced the amendments to the General Law for Tobacco Control, claiming that the changes will directly affect thousands of establishments. CANIRAC Nuevo Leon said it will work with its members and with CANIRAC’s country arm to seek legal protection against these changes, alleging they could affect thousands of businesses. Read the whole article here

 

COFEPRIS Vows to Guarantee Regulatory Certainty

COFEPRIS introduced the 2023 Strategy for Regulatory Certainty in the Pharmaceutical Sector to improve communication between the authority and those it regulates. Through seven measures, COFEPRIS expects to make the pharmaceutical industry more competitive, while guaranteeing access to medicines to the Mexican population. “We seek to eliminate obstacles and consolidate digitization and regulatory harmonization. Above all, the document will guarantee access to safe and quality health supplies,” wrote Alejandro Svarch, Federal Commissioner, COFEPRIS. Read the whole story here

 

Canada, PAHO to Increase COVID-19 Vaccine Supply in Latin America

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Government of Canada renewed their collaboration to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, aiming to support populations that have fallen behind in their vaccination programs. This is part of Canada’s Global Initiative for Vaccine Equity (CanGIVE). Besides boosting vaccine distribution, the program seeks to increase local vaccine production and increase public confidence in the safety of vaccines. Learn more about it here

 

Strengthening Digital Hospitals Through the Cloud, AI

Hospital Christus Muguerza is leveraging technologies to remain at the forefront of digital services. The hospital implemented Oracle ERP and is boosting patient care through digital platforms. It had also performed surgery aided by augmented reality and implemented a predictive model to manage postoperative pain based on AI and machine learning. “We will continue working on the digital transformation in all our hospitals,” said Horacio Garza, Director General, Christus Muguerza, to MBN. Read the complete interview here

 

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