The Fiji Cancer Society has today revealed that it is pushing hard to ban the sale of individual cigarettes.
President Marilyn Curtis said these steps need to be taken urgently due to the growing number of children smoking cigarettes in the country.
Curtis said parents should also play their part and take their responsibility
Curtis also said stringent action should be taken against the shop owners selling cigarettes to minors.
Some senior Health Ministry officials are now pushing for the banning of the sale of cigarette rolls.
Fijivillage has established that discussions have been ongoing. A few meetings have already been held and serious consideration is being made to impose a ban on the sale of individual rolls.
Meanwhile, the Tobacco Control Unit continues to charge minors caught smoking cigarettes.
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