WHO renews designation of HMC's Tobacco Control Center as collaborating center until 2029

Doha: The World Health Organization renewed the designation of the Tobacco Control Center as a collaborating center for treating tobacco dependance fo...

Doha: The World Health Organization renewed the designation of the Tobacco Control Center as a collaborating center for treating tobacco dependance for the second consecutive time and for a new four year-round ending in 2029.

This step reflects the leading position for Qatar in its efforts in tobacco control across the region.

This international recognition, which is one of its kind in the Eastern Mediterranean region, is a confirmation of the leading position of the center across the region, which was initially designated as a collaborating center by the WHO in 2017.

In her official letter of designation, Dr. Hanan Belkhy, the regional director of WHO in the Eastern Mediterranean region, praised the efforts of the Tobacco Control Center at HMC and its services, which comply with best international standards and stated that the center presents a model in tobacco cessation.

Director of the Tobacco Control Center at HMC, Dr. Ahmad Mohammad Al Mulla expressed his pride in the renewed redesignation, stating: “This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts of our dedicated team, who have spared no effort in providing comprehensive support to individuals seeking to quit smoking, within Qatar and the Eastern Mediterranean region, in an effort to curb the global tobacco epidemic.”