H.E Dr. Hanif Hassan, UAE Minister of Health Speech during World No Tobacco Day Ceremony

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“The World Health Organization along with a large number of cooperating countries around the world are constantly updating cigarette and tobacco warning labels to persuade smokers to quit the bad habit and in hope of reducing the millions affected by this habit. Tobacco and cigarette company’s promote their products all over the world, these products were and are the cause of fie million deaths per year. This number is estimated to increase to ten million by the years 2020, if the of tobacco and cigarettes is not reduced.”

He also pointed out that the tobacco control law was discussed during the National Council meeting and is in the final stages of legislation.

“We’re not going to organize traditional celebrations or release the typical warnings against smoking. Instead we will be celebrating with the individuals that have successfully quit the bad habit in order to reinforce these attitudes positively on our community. We call on all members of our society to combine all their efforts and take a stand and against all aspects or forces that may threaten our community’s wellbeing.”

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