Roger Bate

Roger Bate is a prominent researcher in global health, pharmaceuticals, and regulatory governance, known for his critical analysis of the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). Holding a PhD in Economics from the University of Cambridge, he has published extensively on topics such as tobacco harm reduction and counterfeit medicines. Bate argues that the FCTC has shifted from a scientifically rigorous initiative to one that often prioritizes ideology over effective public health outcomes. His advocacy for evidence-based policy making emphasizes the importance of consumer-driven innovation in reducing smoking rates globally.