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Duale suspends all licenses, import clearances for nicotine products

Health CS Aden Duale during a briefing at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. [MoH]

The Ministry of Health has suspended all existing licenses and import clearances related to the manufacture, importation, distribution, sale, or promotion of nicotine and related products, effective immediately.

Speaking during the World No Tobacco Day event at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale directed all persons and entities previously licensed to handle nicotine products to reapply within 21 days and submit full compliance documentation for consideration.

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