CENTRE FOR PRIMARY
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Publications
Welcome to the Publications section of the Centre for Primary Care Research. Here, you will find an extensive collection of our research outputs that highlight our commitment to advancing primary care practice and policy. Our work spans a broad range of studies focused on improving patient care, enhancing healthcare delivery systems, and addressing critical issues in community health.
Through rigorous, peer-reviewed research, our dedicated team of researchers, clinicians, and healthcare experts contribute evidence-based solutions that impact the way primary care is delivered both locally and globally. Our publications include journal articles, reports, white papers, and collaborative research summaries that reflect our ongoing efforts to support, inform, and innovate within primary care settings.
We invite healthcare professionals, policymakers, academics, and the public to explore our findings and join us in shaping a healthier future.
Illicit Cigarette Trade in Zambia| NATIONAL SURVEY 2023
Background
Tobacco use in Zambia is on the rise, with increasing prevalence and deaths related to tobacco use. Zambia ratified the WHO FCTC in 2008 to tackle the health and economic impacts of tobacco use, with Article 6 acknowledging the importance of tax and price policies in influencing tobacco consumption, but the prevalence of illicit tobacco trade undermines pricing and taxation measures, making tobacco products more accessible and affordable. No study has assessed the proportion and extent of illicit cigarette trade in Zambia.
FACT SHEET: Public Health Implications of Harmful Consumption of Illicit Alcohol in Zambia
Background
Harmful use of alcohol is one of the four modifiable behavioral risk factors of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) besides tobacco use, physical inactivity, and an unhealthy diet (WHO, 2023). While 21.7% of Zambian adults were reported to be current alcohol drinkers in 2017, the true extent of illicit alcohol consumption remains unknown due to limited research and underreporting in this illegal market. This research sought to address this knowledge gap by outlining the public health impacts of harmful illicit alcohol consumption in
Zambia.
ASSESSING ILLICIT CIGARETTE TRADE IN ZAMBIA
The study team expresses its sincere gratitude to Development Gateway for providing the necessary financial support to conduct this research in Zambia. We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Noreen Mdege and Hana Ross for their invaluable technical assistance throughout the entire duration of this study.
Exploring Factors of Illicit Cigarette Trade in Zambia
Zambia Primary Data Collection for the Tobacco Control Data Initiative (TCDI) Qualitative Study Report
Globally, estimates of the size of the illicit cigarette market suggest a wide variation in illegal cigarette market shares across countries, ranging from as low as 1% in some countries to as much as 40%-50% in other countries. This is the case for Zambia. The country ratified the WHO FCTC and has implemented tax laws and official tax stamps to combat the illegal trade of cigarettes.