Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, has permanently banned smoking “in all its forms” at all health facilities that provide curative, preventive, or rehabilitative services. This measure aims to preserve the health and safety of citizens from the health risks associated with smoking. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that the minister’s decision also includes a ban on smoking in the facilities of the ministry and its affiliated bodies and agencies. “The director responsible for each facility is obligated to take the necessary measures to prevent smoking in them. 52 of 1982 regarding the prevention of smoking harms, which includes a final ban on smoking in all its forms in health and educational facilities, governmental bodies, sports and social clubs, and youth centres.

Source: Daily News Egypt June 21, 2023 15:42 UTC