School parents prepare to petition a vape ban

Local parents are joining in on the call of health experts, urging the government to implement an e-cigarette ban.

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[File] The vape, pod, and other e-cigarette devices seized from students during a school inspection in Malé -- Photo: Education Ministry

Ameera Osmanagic

2024-09-30 17:42:00

Maldivian school parents are currently in the midst of preparing to petition a vape ban in the country.

According to local media reports, Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) of schools have taken the initiative to collect parents' signatures for a petition urging President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu to take measures in protecting young children and the youth generation from the dangers of e-cigarettes.

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