Discussions underway on banning shisha

2 weeks ago

Health Minister Abdulla Nazim stated on Thursday that discussions are currently underway on increasing taxes on sugary drinks and introducing a ban on shisha, as urged by the Maldivian Medical Association (MMA). As part of the current administration’s anti-tobacco efforts, a ban on vaping was introduced in 2024, alongside higher taxes on cigarettes. In addition, legislation introducing a generation smoking ban