[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Proposal for 2019-2020 Budget In the context of the pre-budgetary consultations for the 2019-2020 budget, VISA wrote to the Prime Minister of Mauritius informing him of the review carried out in 2018 by the University of Cape Town, University of Mauritius and the non-governmental organisation on the excise taxes on cigarettes in Mauritius. The […]
Enforce ban on waterpipe smoking in Mauritius (2019)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Enforce ban on waterpipe smoking in Mauritius On January 30, 2019, VISA wrote to the Prime Minister of Mauritius to draw his attention to the opening and operation of an increasing number of waterpipe (commonly known as “shisha”) smoking outlets throughout Mauritius. The following points were raised: The opening and operation of waterpipe/shisha smoking […]
Celebration of World No Tobacco Day 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A round table was organised at the Gold Crest Hotel on June 1, 2018, on the theme “Community participation in the prevention of tobacco-related diseases.” A total of 38 persons attended the activity, including representatives of the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation. Click here to read more on the activity[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Publication of calendar 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]VISA published a calendar for 2018 with new images focusing mainly on the harms caused by the use of tobacco. The calendar was distributed to government departments, municipalities and district councils, schools, private sector and international organisations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Production of a song in Creole (2018)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Vijay Mohee · Non nu na pa le [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The song was composed and produced by Ecole de Musique headed by Mr Alain Remila. The launching of the song was held on the occasion of the round table held at Gold Crest Hotel on June 1, 2018. CDs and VCDs of the song were distributed […]
Support Plan de 5-Jours smoking cessation training programme (2017 and 2018)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Support Plan de 5-Jours smoking cessation training programme (2017 and 2018) VISA provided financial support for the organisation of a smoking cessation training programme targeting 30 smokers. The programme was run by Plan de 5 Jours and uses behavioural techniques to support quitting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Participation in regional survey
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]VISA participated in a survey carried out by the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) on “Domestication of the provisions of Article 16 of the FCTC at national level: A case study of some TC legislations in Africa.” A questionnaire was completed and submitted to the organisers.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Training on Plain Packaging (2017)
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The President and Honorary Secretary of VISA attended a seminar on “Plain packaging of tobacco products” organized by the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids (CTFK) from December 5-7, 2017, in Windsor, United Kingdom. The seminar brought together civil society leaders from around the world to learn and discuss the key issues in building the momentum […]
Celebration of World No Tobacco Day 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]VISA marked World No Tobacco Day 2017 by organising an inter-college competition in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Five hundred students from colleges of Upper PlaineWilhems participated in the competition. The prize-giving ceremony was held at the Municipality of Quatre Bornes on 31 May. Messages were conveyed through a mini exhibition and […]
Publication of calendar 2017
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In December 2017, VISA published a calendar with prevention messages on tobacco use with a view to create awareness on the ill-effects of tobacco among smokers and exposure to tobacco smoke among non-smokers. The calendar was distributed to NGOs and public and private sectors. Click here to view the calendar pages[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
