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World No Tobacco Day observed  

The International Community, including The Gambia yesterday observed world no tobacco day. The theme for this year's celebration is smoke free inside. Delivering his statement at the ceremony Dr Mbowe, Secretary of State for Health and Social Welfare has duelled on the right to clean air, emphasising that free from tobacco smoke is a fundamental human right. Non smokers, he added, have a right not to be exposed to other peoples smoke. According to him, the day is commemorated in The Gambia, alongside other member states of the world health organisation, to address the harmful effects of the use of tobacco, in all its forms, be it smoking, chewing, sniffing. The theme focus on 100% smoke free environment' which he said is widely regarded as the only effective measure to protect public health.

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