Myanmar imposes nationwide ban on e-cigarettes
Myanmar has banned all e-cigarettes and related products nationwide due to growing public health concerns, especially among youth.Summary
Myanmar's Ministry of Health issued a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and related products on February 18th, citing increasing concerns about their negative impact on public health, particularly among young people. The ban, enforced under the Essential Supplies and Services Law, prohibits all aspects of e-cigarette handling – from importation and sale to possession and use – including electronic shisha. Deputy Director General Kyaw Kan Kaung emphasized that the rising popularity of e-cigarettes among youth is alarming, and the misconception that they are less harmful than traditional cigarettes is false. He stated that e-cigarettes can cause direct lung damage and contain addictive nicotine, heavy metals, and other toxic substances, making the ban necessary to protect public health.
(Source：VnExpress International)
