The Ministry of Health announced on 2 June 2026 in Abidjan that cigarettes sold in Côte d'Ivoire will have to be marketed in uniform packages, with no distinctive logos or colours starting on 1 August 2026. A public health measure aimed at reducing the attractiveness of tobacco, particularly among young people.
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The Ministry of Health announced on 2 June 2026 in Abidjan that cigarettes sold in Côte d'Ivoire will have to be marketed in uniform packages, with no distinctive logos or colours starting on 1 August 2026. A public health measure aimed at reducing the attractiveness of tobacco, particularly among young people.