WHO Bahrain Country Office on the forefront of the fight against Tobacco

In the lead-up to World No Tobacco Day (May 31st), WHO Bahrain organized a workshop on May 18th to raise awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco use, including for youth. 
The event was held at the Royal Humanitarian Foundation and attended by a diverse youth audience.

Participants were provided with essential information and tools to combat tobacco use. Promotional material dedicated to fighting tobacco, including a video, was unveiled. The workshop also included a video production and editing session in preparation for a regional video contest held on World No Tobacco Day 2024. 

On May 26th, the WHO Bahrain Country Office held a lecture on World No Tobacco Day for Ministry employees and healthcare professionals. The lecture focused on this year's theme, which urges youth to act against predatory tobacco marketing tactics and provided crucial information to combat tobacco use.

On May 30th, 2024, the WHO Country Office in Bahrain attended the World No Tobacco Day 2024 event at the Ministry of Interior.

The event was organized to enhance community awareness and participation in health issues.

Several internal and external bodies, including Dr Tasnim Atatrah, WHO Representative in Bahrain, were honoured during the event. Additionally, the winner of the smoking cessation competition organized by the World Health Organization and the Ministry's employees who participated in the tobacco cessation initiative were also recognized.

"We have undoubtedly achieved so much progress on tobacco control, but we still have a long journey ahead. Tobacco and related industries will continue to fight to ensure the dangers of their products are concealed. Still, we must be on our guard against its tactics to protect our current and future generations," said Dr Atatrah.