Ghana Health Service Issues Urgent Warning to Pregnant Women on Tobacco and Nicotine Use

Ghana Health Service Issues Urgent Warning to Pregnant Women on Tobacco and Nicotine Use

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) issued a critical advisory on Sunday, urging all pregnant women to abstain from tobacco and all nicotine products due to severe health risks for both mothers and their developing babies. The warning coincides with World No Tobacco Day and highlights the detrimental effects of these substances on fetal growth and the increased likelihood of complications.

Context: World No Tobacco Day and Emerging Threats

This year’s World No Tobacco Day, themed

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