Tungamirai Zimonte

𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗬𝗔𝗗𝗗 𝗜𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 We celebrate the bold and strategic action of our member, @YADD_Zimbabwe, whose 2025 shadow report has catalyzed a pivotal shift in Zimbabwe’s public health landscape. As Africa’s largest tobacco producer, Zimbabwe faces a complex paradox; economic growth tied to tobacco, yet mounting health risks for its people. YADD’s report exposes systemic gaps in the country’s implementation of the WHO FCTC, from outdated legislation to the absence of cessation services and continued industry interference. The @MoHCCZim has formally acknowledged the report’s findings and committed to establishing Technical Working Groups to advance tobacco control. atca-africa.org/yadd-calls-f…. We congratulate YADD for its unwavering advocacy and evidence-based leadership. This is not just a win for Zimbabwe, it’s a powerful signal to the continent that youth-led, community-rooted action can drive institutional change. ATCA remains committed to supporting and amplifying such efforts and building a resilient, African-led tobacco control movement that puts health, equity, and future generations first. #AfricaNoTobacc #ATobaccoFreeAfrica