Malé, Maldives, Nov 1, 2025 (AFP) - Maldives begins 'generational ban' on smoking

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The Maldives began implementing a smoking ban Saturday on anyone born after January 2007, becoming the only nation with a generational prohibition on tobacco, the Health Ministry said. The move, initiated by President Mohamed Muizzu earlier this year -- which came into effect on November 1 -- will "protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation", the ministry said. "Under the new provision, individuals born on or after January 1, 200......

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