Press Release

Young people are calling to protect their health and eliminate the negative effects of smoking

31 May 2024

News from WHO in Albania

Young people are calling to protect their health and eliminate the negative effects of smoking! In the context of World Anti-Tobacco Day, an awareness-raising and educational activity on the harms of smoking, especially among young people, took place on May 31.

Photo: © WHO Albania

In the volleyball match supported by the World Health Organization in Albania and the Faculty of Medicine in Tirana, young people, including students from the Faculty of Medicine and high school students from Tirana, exchanged experiences on the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle with sport, despite the addiction to tobacco and electronic cigarettes.

It's great to see young people committing to a healthier future and protecting their lives from the harm of tobacco.

Photo: © WHO Albania

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