The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of tobacco users saying they want to quit. Nearly 60% of tobacco users around the world want to quit smoking, but only 30% of the global population have access to quality tobacco cessation services. Currently, only 23 countries provide comprehensive cessation service to help tobacco users to quit.
WHO launched a global campaign to celebrate the World No Tobacco Day 2021, which will be conducted under the slogan “Commit to Quit”. The goal of the campaign is to help 100 million people quit tobacco use through various initiatives and digital tools. This can help create healthier conditions that promote tobacco cessation through:
- supporting robust tobacco cessation policies
- improving access to cessation services
- raising awareness about the tactics of the tobacco industry
- supporting people who want to quit tobacco via Quit and Win initiatives.
Purpose of the webinar: to launch the “Commit to Quit!” marathon in Uzbekistan to improve access to cessation services.
Organizers:
- Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan
- WHO Country Office in Uzbekistan
- UN Uzbekistan Resident Coordinator’s Office
- “Phenomenon” Medical Students Association
- Ibn Sino Public Found
Link to join: https://who.zoom.us/j/92170593213
Meeting ID: 921 7059 3213 Passcode: #WNTD2021