HK official wins WHO award for accomplishments in tobacco manage

Secretary for Food and Health with the Hong Kong Unique Administrative Region government York Chow was given a big award on Sunday by the World Wellness Organization (WHO) for his achievements in tobacco control in Hong Kong.

Chow received the trophy, WHO Director-General's Unique Recognition Award, from WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Shin Young-soo at the "World No Tobacco Day 2011 -- Regional Launching and Award Ceremony."

Chow expressed his gratitude to the WHO for its recognition of Hong Kong's efforts in tobacco manage, adding that it was an honor for him to acquire the award.

"The award has been earned by many sectors functioning dedicatedly in carrying out tobacco control policies and measures more than the years. These incorporate the medical sector, the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Wellbeing, Legislative Council members, the academic sector, non-governmental organizations, members of the public and certain government departments," he stated.

Chow said the Hong Kong government would continue to strengthen resources aimed at tobacco control and also the reduction of smoking to more shield public well being.

The WHO declared May 31 as Planet No Tobacco Day using the aim of raising awareness amongst persons around the globe of the harmful effects of tobacco use and promoting a healthy life-style.

Annually, the WHO recognizes men and women or organizations in every with the six WHO regions for their accomplishments within the region of tobacco manage. This recognition takes the form from the Director-General's Particular Recognition Award and the Globe No Tobacco Day Award.

This year, the other Director-General's Unique Recognition Award went to Greek Prime Minister George A. Papandreou.

The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control could be the theme of this year's Planet No Tobacco Day. The Framework may be the initially treaty negotiated underneath the auspices with the WHO, and provides new legal dimensions for international co-operation in tobacco control.

Because 1989, World No Tobacco Day has been observed all over the world annually on Could 31. It truly is meant to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption across the globe. In 1988, Globe No Tobacco Day was observed on April 7.

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