This news has been read 146 times! KUWAIT CITY, June 12: The Kuwait Society for Combating Smoking and Cancer has concluded its “Diwaniyah: Health Without Smoking” competition, honoring Diwaniyah Al Masoud for its exceptional commitment to maintaining a smoke-free environment. The competition, organized during Ramadan 1445 AH (April 2024) in the Al-Fayhaa Health District, aimed to engage key community groups in Kuwait in the fight against smoking, reported Al-Anba newspaper. Dr.
Khaled Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Society, highlighted the significance of this initiative. Diwaniyahs, which are traditional gathering places for people of all ages, often expose non-smokers to harmful second-hand smoke. This competition sought to address this issue by encouraging Diwaniyahs to become smoke-free.
Speaking at the celebration, Dr. Al-Saleh emphasized the grave impact of second-hand smoke, citing World Health Organization data that attributes 600,000 premature deaths annually to exposure, with 64% of these occurring among women. He stressed the urgent need to combat smoking, noting that Kuwait has alarmingly high smoking rates within the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and various public and cooperative societies, including the Al-Fayhaa Cooperative Society, the Kuwait Society for Combating Smoking and Cancer is dedicated to promoting smoke-free environments. This competition is part of a broader effort to redu.
