Intrusive measures needed to combat rising trend of youth tobacco use – Kwame Sarpong Asiedu

Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, a Democracy and Development Fellow at CDD-Ghana, has urged the government to take proactive measures against youth tobacco addiction.

Highlighting the rise of shisha and tobacco-flavored drinks, he warned of worsening public health issues if left unaddressed.

Asiedu emphasized the economic burden of tobacco-related diseases and cited Singapore's success with intrusive public health measures.

He believes tackling tobacco use should be a priority in political health manifestos.