Al-Qassim: 50 Ramadan exhibitions to combat tobacco use and refer hundreds of smokers for treatment
During Ramadan 1447 AH, the Qassim Health Cluster conducted anti-smoking and assist the community in quitting. The initiative resulted in 246 individuals being referred to specialized clinics.
This field awareness campaign is part of the anti-smoking program's objectives, which aim to reach all segments of society and provide effective medical support to those wishing to overcome this harmful habit.
The cluster explained that health teams targeted high-traffic locations from the beginning of the holy month, including walking trails in public parks and youth gathering places.
Smoking cessation clinics
The educational outreach extended to tea stalls and sports viewing areas to ensure the program's preventative message reached the widest possible audience during peak Ramadan hours.
These intensive efforts resulted in over 2,500 people benefiting from the guidance and direct services provided by specialized field teams.
The group concluded its report by confirming the teams' success in persuading and referring hundreds of beneficiaries to accredited smoking cessation clinics to complete their treatment programs, thus enhancing quality of life and public health in the region.
