The World Health Organization has highlighted the winners of its World No Tobacco Day 2018 awards, honoring individuals and organizations for notable work in tobacco control. The annual recognition is designed to spotlight efforts that help reduce the impact of tobacco and advance public health goals.
According to WHO, the awards are presented each year across its six regions. The honors include the WHO Director-General Special Recognition Award as well as World No Tobacco Day Awards, which acknowledge meaningful contributions in the field of tobacco control.
The recognition underscores the global nature of anti-tobacco work, with WHO drawing attention to achievements by people and groups working in different parts of the world. By singling out these efforts, the organization emphasizes the importance of sustained action against tobacco use and related health risks.
World No Tobacco Day is used by WHO as a platform to raise awareness and celebrate progress in this area. The 2018 winners reflect the organization’s continuing focus on supporting measures and initiatives that strengthen tobacco control worldwide.
