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Giorgi Mzhavanadze | 2 Articles

A Ukrainian soldier smokes during a break. During the war, doctors have observed higher smoking levels, especially among active military personnel and veterans. (Photo: ukurier.gov.ua/Oleksandr Kryuchkov)

World No Tobacco Day in Ukraine: when war disrupts progress

A Eurasianet commentary

Giorgi Mzhavanadze May 29, 2026

A doctor in Kazakhstan advises a patient on cardiovascular disease and risk factors, such as smoking. The majority of medical professionals surveyed in Kazakhstan demonstrated a lack of knowledge about the harms of nicotine and tobacco combustion, and said they had never received formal training on smoking cessation support. (Photo: gov.kz)

Commentary: Clinical knowledge gaps hinder fight against smoking in Central Asia and Caucasus

Outdated advice by doctors big part of problem.

Giorgi Mzhavanadze Apr 30, 2026

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