AMMAN— His
Majesty King Abdullah on Monday urged the government to devise a comprehensive
strategy to counter smoking, especially to protect schools students, according to a Royal Court statement.
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During
a meeting held at A-Husseiniya Palace, King Abdullah said countering the
danger of smoking is a priority, as the current situation is not acceptable,
stressing the need to enforce the Public Health Law to combat smoking,
especially among youth.
His
Majesty also called for intensifying inspection campaigns in public places to
ensure the smoking ban is observed, noting that the health of Jordanians must
be above all considerations.
The
King urged raising further awareness of the dangers of smoking, calling on the
government to update the relevant data and statistics, to allow for a more
accurate examination of the issue.
Speaking
at the meeting, Prime Minister Bisher Al-Khasawneh reiterated the government’s
commitment to intensifying inspection in public institutions to ensure the
enforcement of smoking bans, in accordance with the Public Health Law.
Health
Minister Feras Hawari outlined indicators of smoking and health in Jordan,
highlighting the negative impact of smoking on youth, as well as the increased
threat of negative smoking on children.
The
minister pointed to the need to step up regulations to control the spread of
new types of smoking that encourage more age groups to take it up.
Education
and Higher Education Minister Azmi Mahafzah highlighted measures that will be
implemented as of this academic year to curb smoking, as law enforcement
officers will be assigned to the premises of the ministry, education
directorates, and schools, in partnership with the Health Ministry, adding that
efforts will also be undertaken to raise students’ awareness.
Director
of the Office of His Majesty Jafar Hassan and Interior Minister Mazen Farraya
attended the meeting.
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