Bahrain marks World No Tobacco Day June 4, 2023 Bahrain celebrates World No Tobacco Day<br /> 04 June 2023 Creation time: 10:55 p.m Last update: 10:55 PM Views: 7 Manama, June 4 (BNA): Today, an event was organized on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, which is being held this year under the slogan “Let’s grow food…not tobacco”. The National Committee for Combating Smoking and Tobacco of All Kinds and Products held the event under the auspices of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The ceremony was also attended by Minister of Health Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Youth Affairs Rawan bint Najeeb Al-Tawfiqi and a number of senior officials. The President of the Supreme Council of Health affirmed Bahrain’s pioneering achievements in the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He highlighted the Kingdom’s steps, which extended to several areas, including the health sector, to prevent diseases and combat their causes. He stressed the importance of the occasion as an opportunity to enhance community awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use, in line with the direction of the World Health Organization, pointing to the role of community efforts and partnerships in supporting effective plans and policies. and measures to combat smoking and reduce its consumption. Dr. Hassan said that the health harms of smoking of all kinds have been proven through studies, research and statistics, and he stressed the importance of raising awareness of this scourge to help smokers quit smoking to protect them from the diseases it causes. She praised the efforts made by the National Committee for Combating Smoking and Tobacco of All Kinds and Products, which contributes to its fruitful role in preparing and supporting the implementation of plans and programs in partnership with all relevant government and private agencies. insignificant Source link Related READ MORE HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister issues New Year holiday circular
04 June 2023 Creation time: 10:55 p.m Last update: 10:55 PM Views: 7 Manama, June 4 (BNA): Today, an event was organized on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, which is being held this year under the slogan “Let’s grow food…not tobacco”. The National Committee for Combating Smoking and Tobacco of All Kinds and Products held the event under the auspices of the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, Lieutenant-General Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The ceremony was also attended by Minister of Health Dr. Jalila bint Al-Sayed Jawad Hassan, Minister of Youth Affairs Rawan bint Najeeb Al-Tawfiqi and a number of senior officials. The President of the Supreme Council of Health affirmed Bahrain’s pioneering achievements in the comprehensive development process led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. He highlighted the Kingdom’s steps, which extended to several areas, including the health sector, to prevent diseases and combat their causes. He stressed the importance of the occasion as an opportunity to enhance community awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use, in line with the direction of the World Health Organization, pointing to the role of community efforts and partnerships in supporting effective plans and policies. and measures to combat smoking and reduce its consumption. Dr. Hassan said that the health harms of smoking of all kinds have been proven through studies, research and statistics, and he stressed the importance of raising awareness of this scourge to help smokers quit smoking to protect them from the diseases it causes. She praised the efforts made by the National Committee for Combating Smoking and Tobacco of All Kinds and Products, which contributes to its fruitful role in preparing and supporting the implementation of plans and programs in partnership with all relevant government and private agencies. insignificant
