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Jump to full article: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), 2006-05-30
Intro: The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is recognizing six individuals and organizations today from across the Americas for their contributions to reducing tobacco use.
The PAHO/WHO World No Tobacco Day Awards are presented annually to individuals and institutions in the Americas that have demonstrated a long-term commitment and contribution to research, capacity building, promotion of policy or legislation, and advocacy, among other activities to advance tobacco control. The awards are given on World No-Tobacco Day, May 31, every year. . . .
This year's winners are:
WHO Director General's Award (one of two awards worldwide)
Honorable Dr. Tabaré Vázquez, President, Oriental Republic of Uruguay
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