In South Africa more than 43 000 people die every year from diseases directly and indirectly related to tobacco smoke. To raise awareness, the Western Cape Department of Health will host a seminar to celebrate World No Tobacco Day.
The seminar will draw attention to International World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2009. Themed “Tobacco health warnings,” it will focus on the new tobacco legislation and tobacco control during the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
The seminar aims to share tobacco information and research findings within its role players and also discuss new tobacco legislation, obtain co-operation to engage in health activities and to facilitate development of action plans in terms of tobacco control.
Date: Friday, 29 May 2009
Venue: Johnson and Johnson Hall, Red Cross Children’s Hospital
Time: 08h30 to 15h30
Contact:
Sithembiso Magubane
Tel: 021 483 9981
Cell: 073 662 5482
Issued by: Department of Health, Western Cape Provincial Government
28 May 2009
Source: Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za/)
