Implemented regulation for managing conflict of interest with tobacco companies within the ministry.

Signed joint regulation with the Ministry of Interior to implement smoke-free areas nationwide.

Inclusion of larger health warnings on cigarette packaging.

Officially petitioned Ministry of Communications and Information to enforce tobacco advertising and portrayal in media regulations on the internet.

Chose to delay tax increases on tobacco products scheduled for 2019.

Issued statements highlighting key role of the tobacco industry in generating government revenue and outlining budget concerns if cigarette consumption decrease led to decreased tax revenue.

Increased cost of cigarettes by mandating a minimum sale price per cigarette.

Increased cigarette excise by 23% in 2020.

Increased cigarette excise by 12.5% for 2021.

Has made moves to develop clearer e-cigarette tax and excise regulations.

Released multiple public statements supporting cigarette manufacturers with respect to employment generated.

Created a proindustry tobacco ‘road map’ that would have seen production increase over time.

Was not actively monitoring cigarette portrayals in online forums, which was their responsibility, but corrected this after a Ministry of Health request to improve oversight in online portrayals of cigarettes and smoking.

Regulated smoking and tobacco-related advertising in learning environments.

Smoke-free areas on all school grounds.

Created a joint agreement to facilitate smoke-free areas at subnational levels.

Issued statements against increase of taxes on tobacco products, citing negative impact on tobacco farmers.

Created regulations to safeguard local tobacco production and sales.

Has chosen not to prioritise programmes to support tobacco farmers who want to shift to other crops.