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Mexico City Case-study Launch (PDF) 

The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease’s Mexico Office launched a research document highlighting the success factors and lessons learned of the Mexico City’s smoke-free experience. With the presence of the Chief of Government of Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard, and Secretary of Health, Dr. Armando Ahued Ortega, The Union presented Mexico DF: Smoke-Free City Case Study. The Chief of Government recognized the work of The Union for developing the first independent assessment of the efforts of Mexico City to achieve a successful implementation of the 100% smoke-free law. Numerous civil society organizations as well as representatives from the Government of Mexico City attended to the event. Paula Fujiwara, Director of the HIV Department of The Union gave a presentation with the most important findings of the case study. Mirta Molinari, from The Union’s Mexico Office, and Jennifer Ellis from Bloomberg Philanthropies also stated that the success in implementing the smoke-free law should serve as a model for other cities in the world. The case- study documents this process and is a guide for other cities trying to go 100% smoke-free.

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