HMC participates in WHO virtual session on smoking cessation
14 Mar 2021 - 8:30
Dr. Ahmad Al Mulla during virtual session on smoking cessation held by the WHO.
The Peninsula
Doha: The Tobacco Control Center at Hamad Medical Corporation participated in a virtual session held by the World Heath Organization recently to discuss the cost coverage of treating the effects of smoking, especially the cost of consultations, visits and treatment. The session is part of the activities prepared by WHO to celebrate the international day for smoking cessation 2021 under the slogan: “Commit to Smoking Cessation”.
The session discussed the primary role of health or social insurance companies to cover the costs of consultations and to provide treatment for smokers. Experts from WHO in Geneva participated in the session along with an expert from New Zealand.