The WHO FCTC Knowledge Hub on Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking at the American University of Beirut and the Tobacco Free Initiative cordially invite you to World No Tobacco Day 2024 on May 31, 2024, from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (Beirut time) at Charles Hostler Auditorium, AUB. This year’s theme is “Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.”
Observing this day will include panel discussions, moderated by the distinguished Dr. Imad Bou Hamad, associate professor at the Olayan School of Business, and deliberations on how to counter the epidemic of tobacco and nicotine product use by youth in Lebanon.
Speakers from different sectors will take part in this event:
– WHO Lebanon Office
– Ministry of Health
– Ministry of Education & Higher Education
– Tobacco Free Initiative Organization (TFI)
– Parliamentary Health Committee
– Members of Parliament
– Health and Wellness Center and Tobacco Treatment
– Naef K. Basile Cancer Institute
In addition, prominent public health advocates, concerned about protecting children, will join us to voice their support for the efforts to prevent use by the youth and raise awareness about the dangers of using any tobacco product.
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