These so called experts dont even work for cigarette manufacturers - how could we possibly trust them to provide fair and accurate info about cigarettes?
Tobacco. Breakfast of Champions.
I quit in 2018 (vaping now), but I was just having this discussion with my friend. Back when I smoked, my all time favorite and first choice was the non menthol Marlboro Black 100s. What about you guys?
Your 10-minute Monday briefing in 2656 words.
##Pashinyan cabinet discussed plans to implement universal healthcare in Armenia
For context read this. Around 61% of Armenians support the idea. 73% are ready to pay 2-6% of their paycheck for UHC. The exact amount of deductions is yet to be determined.
On Monday Pashinyan and ministers discussed the progress towards UHC.
Healthcare Ministry: We examined various models. We need a sustainable financing system that will provide the main healthcare services to all groups.
The package is still being discussed in various agencies. When it's done, a bill will be drafted and submitted. Here is what's being discussed:
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Financial sources
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Cost-effectiveness
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Recipient groups
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Quality of services
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Ensuring social solidarity & justice
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Risks
For UHC to be successful, we need to simultaneously develop the infrastructure, e-healthcare, and strengthen the capacity of primary care facilities. //
Pashinyan: UHC will be an important reform. The primary goal should be disease prevention. Therefore, it's necessary to adopt a model that will ensure quality and cost-effective services. Consult and make the necessary amendments and submit the proposal for final discussion. //
https://armenpress.am/arm/news/1072597.html
##public sector workers can now use their "social package" for dental care
Additionally, the package covers more family members. The government adopted the changes last month. Details in November 2 post.
https://www.panarmenian.net/arm/news/297741/
##war on smoking
Starting January 1, shops aren't allowed to publicly display cigarettes. In a few months, there will be a ban on smoking in public areas [cafΓ©s and restaurants]. But there are also tax hikes.
Excise taxes on cigarettes are increasing from $22 to $27 per 1000 units. Despite the hike, cigarettes remain significantly cheaper in Armenia than in Europe.
A similar excise hike went into effect for alcohol.
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##facilities at National Center for Infectious Diseases will be renovated with modern standards
Healthcare Ministry: As part of the government
... keep reading on reddit β‘They don't harm you until you stick them in your mouth and light them on fire.
Must be all the ghoul ash.
They're both perfectly harmless until you light one on fire and put it in your mouth
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