The World Health Organization's recent report reveals global progress in tobacco control, with 6.1 billion people, over 75% of the population, benefiting from at least one MPOWER intervention. The number of countries implementing high-level MPOWER measures increased from 44 in 2008 to 155 in 2024. Despite these advancements, two billion people still live in countries that have not adopted any MPOWER strategies. The report notes setbacks due to COVID-19, emphasizing the need for continued efforts in tobacco control and health warnings on packaging, which are now mandated in 110 countries.
"Today, 6.1 billion people - over 75% of the global population - are protected by at least one intervention from MPOWER, the WHO package of measures that supports implementation of the WHO FCTC."
"In 2008, 44 countries had implementing at least one MPOWER measure at the highest level of achievement; that number has grown to 155 as of 2024."
"While 110 countries now require graphic health warnings on tobacco packaging, two billion people live in countries that have not taken any of the six MPOWER steps."
"The report indicates that the pandemic affected the adoption of the WHO’s recommendations, showing that sustained efforts are still required for tobacco control."
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