World Tobacco Day: WHO honours Dr Harsh Vardhan for his efforts in tobacco control

Every year, WHO recognises individuals or organisations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control

Geneva: World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan with `WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award` for his accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. Every year, WHO recognises individuals or organisations in each of the six WHO Regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. This recognition takes the form of the WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award and World No Tobacco Day Awards. On the occasion, WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Vardhan`s leadership was instrumental in the 2019 national legislation to ban E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products."Pleased to award @drharshvardhan, Indian Health Minister, with the special recognition for tobacco control. His leadership was instrumental in the 2019 national legislation to ban E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products. Thank you, Minister," Tedros tweeted.