TPSP Episode 13 | Dr. Christopher Kalila on Zambia’s Tobacco Control Legislation

Zambia’s fight against tobacco harm is being shaped not only in clinics and communities, but also in Parliament. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Kalila, former Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Tobacco Control, takes listeners inside the policy battles that define the country’s tobacco control agenda. He breaks down the legal loopholes, political pressures, and enforcement challenges that continue to weaken regulation, while also highlighting what must change to safeguard public health. The conversation offers a rare insider’s view into how stronger laws can help protect future generations.