Dr. Catherine O. Egbe - Dr. Catherine O. Egbe

July 3, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI): To use or not to use?

Everyone is talking about AI. Some hail it as revolutionary, while others fear it will replace us. But how much of the hype and fear is actually justified? Drawing on recent research, academic discussions I have been involved in, and personal experience, I share 10 reflections on what I believe…

February 12, 2026

President Urged to Act on Rising Youth Nicotine Addiction at SONA

President Urged to Act on Rising Youth Nicotine Addiction at SONA Protect Our Next Press Statement 12 February 2026 South African youth continue to face a deadly addiction – with continued exposure to vaping and other tobacco and nicotine products. Driven by lack of regulation, organisations from the Protect Our…

November 24, 2025

Ecig enthusiasts acting more and more like tobacco and global warming deniers

Ecig enthusiasts acting more and more like tobacco and global warming deniers Reposted with permission from Stanton Glantz blog. See the original article here. Reflecting on the problems with the paper E-Cigarettes in Historical Context—Innovation, Risk, and Regulation by Michael Pesko, Jamie Hartmann-Boyce, Rachel Fung and Neal Benowitz reminded me that, as the evidence…