ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (DNA): District Health Officer Islamabad Dr. Syeda Rashida Batool participated as guest of honour in a multi-stakeholder policy dialogue on Graphic Health Warnings (GHWs) on tobacco products and Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship (TAPS) regulations, organized by the Human Development Foundation (HDF).

The dialogue focused on strengthening tobacco control measures, expanding the coverage of graphic health warnings on tobacco products and promoting coordinated efforts to protect communities, particularly young people, from the harmful effects of tobacco and nicotine products.

Participants emphasized the need for effective implementation of tobacco control regulations, enhanced public awareness and collective action to discourage tobacco use and safeguard public health.