Bahrain's National Committee to Control Smoking receives World No Tobacco Day 2022 Award

Agencies | Manama

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World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Director Dr. Ahmed Al Mandhari awarded Bahrain's National Committee to Control Smoking and All Types and Products of Tobacco with WHO’s World No Tobacco Day 2022 Award.

Al Mandhari pointed out to the advanced level achieved by Bahrain under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in the field of health and medical care and the role of the esteemed government headed by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister for his support through the advanced level of health care during COVID-19.

"This award comes as a result of the Kingdom’s efforts in implementing consistent programs with the National Tobacco Control Plan (2018-2030) to achieve sustainable development goals and launch smoking cessation clinics in health care facilities,” He said.

Al Mandhari praised Bahrain’s efforts to combat smoking and the committee’s efforts to control tobacco risks and in the Kingdom.