TPSP Episode 11 | Dr. Cosmas Zyambo on Smoking Trends in Zambia

Dr. Cosmas Zyambo, a Senior Lecturer in Public Health at the University of Zambia, takes listeners through the latest smoking prevalence trends among men and women across the country. He explains what the data reveals about shifting patterns of tobacco use and the growing public health risks they present. The discussion also makes a compelling case for why Zambia urgently needs to enact the Tobacco Control Bill, highlighting how strong legislation can reduce smoking rates, protect vulnerable populations, and strengthen the country’s overall health system.