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Minister calls on parents and schools to redouble efforts in preventing consequences of smoking 

Asmara, 11 July 2009 - The Minister of Education, Mr. Semere Russom, stressed the need for making concerted action on the part of schools and parents in raising the awareness of students as regards the dangerous consequences of smoking and tobacco. He made the remarks at the national workshop that was held here in the capital from July 9 to 10 under the theme: “ Smoking-free Educational Environment in Eritrea.”

Mr. Semere noted the significance of holding such a workshop in gathering objective information regarding smoking in the country’s population in general and students in particular. Indicating that students and youths are the primary victims of smoking cigarette, he stated that dire consequence of smoking is escalating as a result of the continuous publicity being made by cigarette-producing institutions

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