Malawi has been urged to strengthen measures aimed at protecting people from exposure to second-hand smoke.
The call comes after a study released by the US National Institutes of Health on 9th September 2026.
The study indicates that millions of people globally continue to be affected by second-hand smoke.
According to the study, more than 2.7 billion people, including 767 million children, were exposed to second-hand smoke in 2023 with the exposure contributing to 1.7 million deaths worldwide.
Commenting on the findings, Nelson Zakeyu, Executive Director of Drug Fight Malawi, said the problem can be addressed by banning smoking in public places.
He has called on government and stakeholders to support awareness campaigns and the enforcement of smoke-free laws to protect non-smokers, especially children.
