Indian THR Advocates

“World Vape Day vs World No Tobacco Day: A Growing Divide Over Strategy Despite the Shared Ultimate Goal” via @VapingPost vapingpost.com/2026/05/22/wor…

This nicotine pouch has been medicinally licensed as a nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product for smoking cessation in Finland since 2016. It's sold to adults (18+) over the counter in all convenience stores, supermarkets, gas stations, pharmacies etc. #NoPouchHysteria

My latest Substack post, about an anti-smoking warrior who believes that today's tobacco-control movement has lost its way. #smoking #vaping open.substack.com/pub/marcgunthe…

@down2earthindia @pranaylal It is not difficult to verify vapes are not included in UK's life ban. In fact, UK remains the most pro-THR nation in world. Why peddle misinformation like this?

Opinion: Britain’s u-turn on vapes upholds India’s early ban. But the country needs a more comprehensive view on tobacco control, writes @pranaylal downtoearth.org.in/health/britain…

Cheap attempt to mislead Indians by Pranay Lal of @theunion_tblh, a Bloomberg grantee, and this publication. Vapes are NOT included in UK's life ban. ash.org.uk/campaigns/the-… @PMOIndia @JPNadda @GoI_MeitY @FCTCofficial @BloombergDotOrg @icmrdelhi @nitiaayog @eactopm @kharge

Totally agree with these experts. India can't keep smokers/SLT users trapped through ban on safer alternatives and then also restricting access to NRTs. @pmoIndia @jpnadda @kharge expresshealthcare.in/news/experts-b…

Dismantling of USAID along with shrinking western aid is allowing private donors to capture health policy agendas across Global South, which must resist this new form of colonialism masked as welfare. @NITIAayog @EACtoPM @thePHFI @TISSpeak @RSSorg @PMOIndia @RahulGandhi @kharge

Argentina has repealed its vape ban. A rare case of a govt admitting bans only fuel black markets. Time India reversed course too. @PMOIndia @JPNadda @mohfw_India @kharge @PiyushGoyal @icmr_nicpr @imaindiaorg @nitiaayog @eactopm derechadiario.com.ar/us/argentina/g…

RR captain Riyan Parag was seen vaping in dressing room. Clarification: PECA bans sale of vapes, but use is not illegal. @BCCI @IPL @rajasthanroyals crictracker.com/cricket-news/w…

This story by @_maqtub claiming vape use is banned is incorrect. Health min 'opinion' isn't law. #riyan livemint.com/news/trends/wi…

A balanced outcome policy needed for nicotine alternatives #Nicotine #Policy businessdailyafrica.com/bd/opinion-ana…

🚨A new study in @Nature says the world can turn smoke-free by 2040, BUT only if safer nicotine alternatives are embraced. The research warns progress will stall without harm reduction. 🇸🇪Sweden proves safer alternatives help smokers quit. 🇪🇺EU restrictions risk delaying the end of smoking by decades. Read more: smokefreesweden.org/2026/04/22/nat…

If India bans most OTC NRT, will it receive another award from @DrTedros & @WHO like it did when it banned vapes? timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/experts-…

"In conclusion, there is strong evidence to suggest that the use of nicotine-containing e-cigarettes may support cigarette smoking cessation among regular, established individuals who smoke cigarettes." link.springer.com/article/10.118… Full paper (PDF): link.springer.com/content/pdf/10…

he Tobacco Control Bullies are Back! 5.8% of Youth Vape in Canada. 😳cigarettes are available on every corner
😳safer alternatives locked behind barriers. 😳Black Market thriving Their answer: bully @MarjoriePLC with Canadian Tax 💶 👀 cpac.ca

For the first time, vaping has surpassed smoking in Great Britain. 10.0% vape vs 9.1% smoke. 95% of vapers are current or former smokers — suggesting substitution, not initiation. A key milestone for tobacco harm reduction. coehar.org/uk-milestone-v…

With 8 million hookah users in India, this is an interesting product development which could significantly reduce first-hand and passive risks. @PMOIndia @nitiaayog @imaindiaorg @eactopm 2firsts.com/news/can-hooka…

"Many Flaws, Few Retractions: 'Vapes-Cause-Cancer' Studies." filtermag.org/vaping-cancer-… A recent vaping retraction that took two years. retractionwatch.com/2026/01/20/up-…

Safer nicotine products are alternatives like patches, gums, pouches, and vapes that deliver nicotine without burning tobacco. They matter because millions of smokers need realistic, lower-risk options to cut harm and move away from cigarettes #SaferAlternatives

THR Global is live. A global platform for adults to share real stories of switching away from smoking. Policy is being shaped without us. That ends here. If you’ve switched — add your voice: 👉 thrglobal.org #TobaccoHarmReduction #THR #PublicHealth