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Myanmar issues complete ban on e-cigarettes and e-shisha

Saturday, 21 Feb 2026 | 8:37 PM MYT

YANGON (Xinhua) -- Myanmar has banned the import, sale, and use of e-cigarettes, e-shisha, and related accessories, Xinhua reported, citing the Ministry of Health on Friday.

The ban was issued by the Ministry of Health under authorisation from the Cabinet on Feb 18.

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