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SCH vows no let-up in anti-smoking fight 

The Supreme Council of Health (SCH) has vowed to maintain its momentum in the fight against smoking in public places, including commercial centres, by carrying on with its anti-smoking campaign throughout the year.

The SCH Smoking Control Unit launched the campaign in March to raise awareness of the hazards of smoking, as well as the effects of second-hand smoke.

So far, the unit has recorded up to 703 violations as a result of 442 raids or inspectors' visits.

SCH Non-Communicable Diseases department head Dr Sheikha Abu Sheikha maintained that the council will continue to educate the public on the adverse effects of smoking on the smokers themselves and on others, including children and pregnant women.

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