Centre For Tobacco Control in Africa

Centre For Tobacco Control in Africa Based in Uganda, the CTCA supports governments in African countries build and sustain institutional capacity for To***co Control. The objectives are;

1.

CTCA contributes to the strengthening of the National To***co Control programs in the target countries. The Centre’s strategic Objectives are aimed at achieving the following outcomes; Smoke Free Environments, Raising to***co taxes, graphic health warnings and a ban To***co Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship ( TAPS). To Create and sustain CTCA structures and resources to serve as a centre of

excellence for empowering and facilitating to***co control
2. To Support strengthening of national to***co control programs by making evidence, tools, and technical expertise available
3. To Support mobilization of human and financial resources for sustainable to***co control at national and regional levels
4. To Support strengthening of to***co control partnerships at national and regional level
Scope: CTCA will initially target five countries including Uganda the host, Kenya, Republic of South Africa, in the first three years, followed by Mauritania and Angola by the end of the five years. Location: The Centre is hosted by Makerere University School of Public Health (MaKSPH ) and is housed at Kasangati, MaKSPH campus, next to Kasangati Health Centre III, on Gayaza Road, 15 KMs from the City Center. Funding: The Centre is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through the World Health Organization (WHO).

11/08/2025

Senegal has raised to***co taxes from 70% to 100%, a courageous step to protect health, cut smoking, and finance 90% of its recovery plan through domestic resources.

This policy is expected to reduce to***co use (especially among youth), save lives, and generate billions for national development, showing Africa can lead with homegrown solutions even as foreign aid dwindles.

African governments should follow Senegal’s lead and invest to***co tax revenue into public health.

Read more: [https://reut.rs/4XZ2mXb]

Are you ready to lead the next wave of to***co control in Africa?CTCA, in partnership with Makerere University, invites ...
09/07/2025

Are you ready to lead the next wave of to***co control in Africa?

CTCA, in partnership with Makerere University, invites you to apply for the Certificate in To***co Control Online Short Course!

Interactive learning
Expert trainers from across Africa
Focused on real-world application

Starts: 4 August 2025
Deadline to apply: 20 July 2025
Online format, flexible for working professionals
Limited scholarships available!

Apply now and be part of Africa’s growing community of to***co control champions.

Still thinking about applying for the Certificate in To***co Control? Now’s the time. This fully online, expert-led shor...
26/06/2025

Still thinking about applying for the Certificate in To***co Control? Now’s the time. This fully online, expert-led short course starts in early August!

Apply before 20th July

Targeted at professionals in to***co control, policy, media, health & more.

Strengthen your skills and accelerate the WHO FCTC implementation.

Proud to see our colleague Ezekiel Musasizi representing CTCA alongside Rachel, a valued partner in To***co Control at t...
24/06/2025

Proud to see our colleague Ezekiel Musasizi representing CTCA alongside Rachel, a valued partner in To***co Control at the World Conference on To***co 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

A great opportunity to engage global voices in advancing to***co control across Africa and beyond.

Now Enrolling: CTCA’s Online Short Course in To***co Control!Are you a public health professional, policymaker, research...
19/06/2025

Now Enrolling: CTCA’s Online Short Course in To***co Control!

Are you a public health professional, policymaker, researcher, or advocate passionate about to***co control? Strengthen your skills with CTCA’s online certificate course, launching August 4, 2025.

🧠 What you’ll gain:
✅ Practical skills in designing and implementing to***co control programs
✅ Insights from top experts in public health, policy, and economics
✅ A flexible 4-week blended format tailored for working professionals
✅ A subsidized rate of USD 500

🗓️ Deadline to apply: July 20, 2025

🌐 Learn more: www.ctc-africa.org

📢 ANNOUNCEMENTAre you working in public health, research, academia, or policy and strategy related to to***co control? D...
18/06/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT
Are you working in public health, research, academia, or policy and strategy related to to***co control? Don't miss this opportunity!

CTCA, in collaboration with Makerere University, is offering a Certificate in To***co Control Online Short Course starting 4th August 2025. This course is designed to equip professionals with practical skills and knowledge for effective to***co control in Africa.

Want to learn more? Join our Information Session today 18th June 2025 at 4:00 PM EAT on this https://bit.ly/CTCA-InfoSession

Application Deadline: 20th July 2025
Course Start: 4th August 2025
Subsidized Fee: USD 500
Learn more: www.ctc-africa.org

CTCA is gearing up for the Short Course Training on To***co Control as part of its commitment to Capacity Development, o...
16/05/2025

CTCA is gearing up for the Short Course Training on To***co Control as part of its commitment to Capacity Development, one of its five strategic pillars. This initiative aims to strengthen human resource capacity to enhance efforts in to***co control.

The Makerere University Institute for Online Distance and e-Learning (IODeL) Multimedia team visited the Vice Chancellor’s office to record a short video for the Centre for To***co Control in Africa’s announcement of an online course on To***co Control. This activity reflects IODeL’s continued commitment to supporting the University’s eLearning initiatives through high-quality multimedia production. I congratulate the CTCA on this important initiative and it makes me proud to be associated with the Centre as the Chair of its Governing Board.

27/03/2025

📢 Exciting Progress on the CTCA Online To***co Control Short Course!

This afternoon, we had a presentation from the Makerere Institute of Open, Distance & eLearning, reviewing progress on the upcoming CTCA Online TC Short Course. This training will provide valuable insights and tools for strengthening to***co control efforts.

We’re looking forward to empowering more stakeholders with essential knowledge! Stay tuned for more updates. 📚💡

27/03/2025

Big changes ahead! This afternoon, our MIS consultant, Wilson Abigaba, guided us through the key processes of our upcoming Management Information System (MIS).

With this shift from paperwork to an online system, we are embracing efficiency, better data management, and smarter decision-making. Stay tuned for the rollout!

27/03/2025

🌍 Making Strides in To***co Control! 🌍

Today, our COO, Dr. Jim Arinaitwe, led an insightful session on the progress of CTCA's key projects, including:

✅ Quit4Life Study Trial – Supporting research for effective smoking cessation
✅ To***co Control Project – Strengthening national & regional to***co control efforts
✅ Uganda To***co Taxation Coalition – Advocating for fair to***co tax policies

Every step forward is a step toward a healthier, to***co-free future! 💪

27/03/2025

👥 Empowering Our Board for Success

This morning, our new board members took a deep dive into their roles and responsibilities with a comprehensive induction session led by our Company Secretary, Esther Kabinga. Strong governance starts with strong knowledge! 💡

27/03/2025

Today marks the start of the 6th Board Meeting at The Centre for To***co Control in Africa (CTCA), a two-day (27th & 28th March 2025) session focused on key governance matters, including the induction of new board members. This milestone reinforces our commitment to strong leadership and strategic direction in the fight against to***co use.

Stay tuned for updates!


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Ekobo Avenue
Kampala
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Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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