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This is how Big Tobacco uses its billions to influence public health policies:

🕴️ Worldwide army of lobbyists and allies
💸 Making political donations
🤝 Recruiting ex-government officials

Learn more 🔗bit.ly/48l9AqB #TobaccoExposed
“NO MORE,” and below it, in smaller yellow text: “LETTING TOBACCO INDUSTRY INFLUENCE HEALTH POLICIES!” At the top left is the hashtag “#TOBACCOEXPOSED”.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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#CervicalCancer could be the first cancer EVER in the world to be eliminated, if:

9️⃣0️⃣% of girls are vaccinated
7️⃣0️⃣% of women are screened
9️⃣0️⃣% of women with cervical cancer receive treatment

Learn more: bit.ly/47GIbzd #EndCervicalCancer
A WHO graphic showing close-up hands making the “finger heart” gesture. A woman smiles softly in the blurred background. Text on the right reads: “EVERY ACTION COUNTS. 90% GIRLS VACCINATED. 70% WOMEN SCREENED. 90% TREATED BY 2030.”
November 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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A new study on lead exposures in King County, Washington, found that imported eyeliners used by refugee and immigrant communities contained dangerously high amounts of lead.

Access the full paper to learn more:
Lead in traditional eyeliners: An investigation into use and sources of exposure in King County, Washington
Traditional eyeliners contain high concentrations of lead, a neurotoxic metal. In King County, Washington (WA), United States (US), several refugee and immigrant populations continue to use these prod...
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July 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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Smarter taxes on tobacco, alcohol & sugary drinks can help

✅ Prevent millions of deaths
✅ Reduce health costs
✅ Raise US$1 trillion for health & development

Learn more about WHO’s new '3 by 35' initiative for a healthier future 🔗 bit.ly/40A3T3N #Tax4Health
A graphic with a blue background shows an upward zigzag arrow. The text in the center reads: "RAISING TOBACCO TAXES IS SMART." At the bottom, it includes the hashtag "#Tax4Health"
July 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM