Nigeria needs harm reduction now! Yusuff Adebisi and Uche Olatunji explain how misinformation, lack of education, and limited access to safer alternatives are holding back progress and how media, universities, and community outreach can drive real change.

The media play a major role in shaping the THR conversation, so sharing accurate, science-based information is crucial. Misinformation — often spread without proper fact-checking — hurts consumers and public health.

Ireland has introduced the highest vape tax in the European Union — but experts warn it could backfire. GFNTV speaks with Will Godfrey of Filter about how the new €0.50/ml tax may reduce switching, misinform the public, and even risk increasing smoking rates.

People will continue to use nicotine — the question is how to make it safer. Focusing on harm reduction could be a practical way to improve public health and reduce the risks linked to smoking.

As the WHO #FCTCCOP11 conference approaches, GFNTV speaks with tobacco policy expert @clivebates.bsky.social about the growing divide between science and ideology in tobacco control. Bates warns that prohibitionist approaches risk fueling black markets and ignoring proven harm reduction strategies.

What's the REAL WHO’s Stance on Tobacco Harm Reduction? The WHO says it supports public health — but where does it really stand on vaping and harm reduction? 🤔They keep saying we “need more research” — but the evidence is already clear.

The World Health Organization is no longer just fighting smoking—it’s waging an ideological war against nicotine itself. In this blistering interview, former WHO official Professor Tikki Pang exposes how the global health establishment has become evidence-blind...

Discover the real science behind effective vaping. Roberto Sussman talks about how power, airflow, and resistance shape vapor production, flavor, and efficiency. Why temperature isn't the key factor, but wattage, coil resistence and airflow settings are.

Discover key insights from experts across Latin America discussing misinformation, public health, and safer alternatives for nicotine users. Learn how science, communication, and advocacy intersect to advance tobacco harm reduction and promote a smoke-free future.

In another #GFNVoices episode, health policy advocate Angelica Cabrera discusses the growing movement for tobacco harm reduction across LATAM. She shares regional experiences and success stories that highlight how alternative nicotine products could transform public health outcomes.

🗣️ “Challenging Perceptions” — hear voices from around the world on how to communicate tobacco harm reduction effectively. From researchers to advocates, #GFN25 brought powerful insights on evidence and engagement.

Dr Sébastien Soulet explains the conditions required for the conversion of glycerol to aldehydes using a vaping device, and the toxicological implications. #GFN25 #ScienceLab

Nicotine gets blamed for everything — but it’s not the killer. It’s the smoke. And science has known this for a while…

Public health’s war on nicotine has become hysteria - untethered from science and reason. In this GFNTV Interview, Dr. Garrett McGovern exposes how ideology, fear & ego fuel misinformation on vaping & safer nicotine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSnw...

Learn more about the science and precision behind producing high-purity nicotine. Paweł Woźnicki of Chemnovatic describes the process in this second episode from the #GFN25 Science Lab discussions.

Belgium leads the EU in vaping crackdowns — banning disposables since Jan 2025, tightening flavor rules, and restricting displays & public use. Yet enforcement lags and black markets rise. Alberto Gómez Hernández from World Vapers’ Alliance breaks down the evidence, motives & health impact.

In another GFN Voices episode, Maria Papaioannoy-Duic, founder and spokesperson of Rights 4 Vapers, speaks with us about the challenges Canadian vapers face in being heard in public health debates.

How can Tobacco Harm Reduction reach beyond its usual boundaries? Watch our #GFN25 panel as we explored extending THR reach into other fields and discussed how can we dispel myths and tackle miscommunication?

Get an in-depth look at the upcoming 11th session of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Conference, scheduled next month. @opalboo.bsky.social explores the challenges faced by harm reduction groups and the importance of consumer representation in nicotine policy discussions.

Why is the government so obsessed with nicotine addiction? 🤔 If someone chooses to enjoy nicotine or anything else without harming anyone — why should it be anyone’s business? When does “protecting public health” turn into overreach?

🚭 Once smoking was “handled,” tobacco control set its sights on nicotine. From the UK’s vape ban to EU pouch limits and the WHO’s crusade, prohibition is on the rise.

Nicotine content is not nicotine uptake. Anna Masser, of Swedish Match, talks us through it in this first episode from the #GFN25 Science Lab discussions. #ScienceLab #NicotineScience #HarmReduction

🚨 Headlines say vape-related ER visits are skyrocketing among US youth in 2025 — but the story isn't that simple. Many “vaping-related” cases are logged simply because patients mention they vape, even when it’s unrelated to their condition.

Are “vape-related” ER visits really surging or are diagnostic classification changes and media headlines inflating the numbers?

Why does harm reduction matter? 💡 Toxicologist Autumn Bernal shares her insights in today’s #GFN25 Voices episode! Harm reduction saves lives—through safer nicotine delivery, responsible flavor policies & clear education.

Outdated beliefs and misinformation prevent people from accessing safer alternatives to cigarettes. Today, Dr. Sud Patwardhan sheds light on how evidence-based strategies can help cut tobacco-related harm, especially in low- and middle-income countries where the burden of smoking is highest.

Australia’s vape prohibition is fueling a booming illicit market - while New Zealand’s regulated approach sees smoking rates fall. In this #GFN25 conversation, Fiona Patten speaks with Rohan Pike and Asa Saligupta about what’s broken in tobacco control and what actually works in harm reduction.

Precaution is uncertainty management, not risk management. Unless you can prove it's safe, we can't have it. With this approach, vaping isn't considered for its harm reduction (risk management) thus we can't allow it. The irony is that choosing vaping instead of smoking is a precautionary decision

Many everyday substances are addictive — from caffeine in coffee to nicotine. The difference often lies in perception: coffee is part of daily life, while nicotine is linked to tobacco. It’s worth asking how society decides which habits are treated more harshly.

How the EU applies the precautionary principle to vaping? Instead of asking regulators to prove vaping is dangerous, the burden is now on proving it is safe — shifting the focus from risk management to managing uncertainty.

Public health’s assault on vaping and safer nicotine products isn’t guided by evidence, it’s driven by fear, outrage, and a profound misunderstanding of risk. At #GFN25, David Zaruk, @riskmonger.bsky.social reveals how emotion overrides science in policymaking.

Check out this new interview from #GFN25! 🎥 Alexandro Lucian, founder of Vaporaqui, discusses why this global forum matters, the fight against misinformation in Brazil, and the importance of education and accurate science in promoting safer nicotine choices.

At #GFN25, tobacco harm reduction advocate Nancy Loucas @opalboo.bsky.social shared how consumers in New Zealand are pushing back against vaping misinformation, why education is key in today’s world, and how Asia-Pacific communities are making progress by doing it their way. youtu.be/Qend9QkE9Cs

Portugal is celebrated for its progressive drug policy, yet tobacco harm reduction remains sidelined. At #GFN25 in Warsaw, Adriana Curado of GAT in Lisbon shows how nicotine became “the forgotten substance.”

Dr. Satenik Muradyan at #GFN25: 80% of Armenian doctors lack quit-smoking training." Misconceptions about tar vs nicotine fuel resistance, youth are split on safer products. Key: step-by-step, evidence-based education to fight misinformation. Watch full interview on GFNTV! Link below!

At #GFN25 Warsaw, Paddy Costall hosts Dorrie Heemskerk and David Williams on honest risk communication, smarter regulation without bans, and consumer-led tobacco harm reduction—from vapes and pouches to heated tobacco—amid WHO/FCTC headwinds and EU crackdowns. #TobaccoHarmReduction #Vaping

Science isn’t just opinion - it’s evidence that has already shaped laws around the world. We’re pushing for change not by guessing, but by showing how data can guide smarter, safer policies. You don’t have to copy others, but you can’t ignore the science.

South Africa’s vape industry operates in a legislative vacuum, while lawmakers push a tobacco-style bill that could ban flavors and drive consumers to the illicit market.

EU plans new taxes on e-cigs, heated tobacco & nicotine pouches! Experts warn it could push smokers back to cigarettes, fuel black markets & send the wrong health message. Watch the newest GFN News, featuring Konstantinos Farsalinos, Bernd Meyer, Garrett McGovern & Fernando Bueno!

Why Flavors Matter in Helping Smokers Quit? Adults trying to quit smoking need real choices that work. Research shows that flavors like mint and fruit play a key role in helping smokers transition away from cigarettes—and stay smoke-free.

How can regulation balance innovation, choice & public health? Our panel explored risks of over/under-regulation, illicit markets, and lessons from other industries—showing how smart policy can drive investment, harm reduction & a shift from combustible tobacco.

Canada’s war on nicotine has reached an extreme burden. With a 124% tax hike, sweeping flavor bans, and a “nicotine control” agenda, millions of adult vapers are in danger of being pushed back to smoking.

Media discussions about tobacco sometimes rely on older narratives, often overlooking recent research and newer harm reduction alternatives. Today in #GFNVoices journalist @jacobgrier.bsky.social explores why reporting on smoking and tobacco policy can feel behind the times.

What’s so scary about T? For decades, nicotine was tied to cigarettes — but times have changed. The real challenge? People still confuse tobacco harm reduction with tobacco itself.

Catch up with the #GFN25 Commentary Team, hosted by Barnaby Page of ECigIntel, featuring Sam Tam (from Canadian Vaping Association) and Jeannie Cameron in a discussion on the impact of the FCTC 20 years on and different perspectives on tobacco harm reduction.

There’s scientific economic evidence showing that banning vaping flavors can actually increase smoking rates—not decrease them. Yet, the conversation around flavor bans rarely includes this data. Unfortunately this perspective is often excluded from the discussion...

Health challenges like cancer affect entire families, not just the person diagnosed. Raising awareness and supporting prevention can make a real difference.

Institutions like WHO, regulators, and NGOs are hostile to harm reduction and have shifted their firepower from smoking to safer nicotine alternatives, says @clivebates.bsky.social, international tobacco control policy expert.

In this episode of GFN Voices 2025, pharmacology and toxicology expert Ingrid Taricano shares why harm reduction isn’t just an option — it’s at the very heart of toxicology. From medicines to food, and even safer alternatives to smoking, toxicology is about understanding limits and reducing risks.

Since 2020, the disposable vape market has exploded — now with 13 million consumers in the U.S. alone. And guess what’s driving it? Flavors! From fruit to menthol… even coffee and chai — 12.2 million consumers are choosing flavored disposables over anything else.