Tobacco Control Law should be Reformed in Line with WHO FCTC
According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease globally, stated the speakers. Today, on Tuesday, March 25, at 3:00 PM, during a discussion meeting titled "Role of Civil Society in the Implementation of WHO FCTC" organized by Dhaka Ahsania Mission at the health sector office in Shyamoli, the speakers further mentioned, "Tobacco poses a significant barrier to public health protection and achieving SDG targets. Therefore, the proper implementation of FCTC and the participation of civil society are crucial to achieving the SDGs by 2030. To ensure the effective implementation of FCTC, it is essential to amend and enforce the tobacco control law strictly."
The speakers included Iqbal Masud, Director of Health and WASH Sector at Dh...