| No images? Click here       On World No Tobacco Day, WHO urges governments to stop subsidizing tobacco farming and support more sustainable crops that could feed millions. More than 300 million people globally are faced with acute food insecurity. Meanwhile more than 3 million hectares of land across more than 120 countries are being used to grow deadly tobacco. A new WHO report, “Grow food, not tobacco”, highlights the ills of tobacco growing and the benefits of switching to more sustainable food crops. More on tobacco Are you ready to quit tobacco? Here's how.Did you know that it can take dozens of attempts to quit tobacco? The WHO Quitting Toolkit uses text messages, an AI counselor, and app-based support to help you quit faster.  Do you need a reason to quit tobacco? Here's 100!Tobacco causes 8 million deaths every year – don’t be one of them. The benefits of quitting tobacco are almost immediate. After just 20 minutes of quitting smoking, your heart rate improves. Within 1–9 months, coughing and shortness of breath decrease. Other hot topics Awards ceremony of the Health for All Film FestivalJoin filmmakers, WHO experts, and acclaimed artists on 6 June to discover the winners of the 4th Health for All Film Festival. This entertaining and informative moment celebrating health through films will be broadcast live on the Film Festival homepage.  World Blood Donor DayOn 14 June 2023, World Blood Donor Day will again be celebrated throughout the world. Every single donation is a precious lifesaving gift and repeat donation is the key to building a safe and sustainable blood supply. |
World No Tobacco Day – Grow food, not tobacco
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