Maldives NCD Alliance appeal banning import of vapes to President Muizzu

Maldives NCD Alliance, a coalition of seven associations, has appealed to President Dr Mohamed Muizzu to ban the import of vapes in the country.

In a letter submitted to the president, NCD Alliance expressed concerns over the increasing use of vapes and e-cigarettes in the Maldives, noting that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) pose the biggest health burden in the country. The alliance highlighted that use of tobacco and tobacco-related products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, are among the primary risk factors for NCDs.