Southern region: Call made for joint venture as regards combating harm resulting from tobacco and alcohol

The Health Ministry’s branch in the Southern region called on the pertinent bodies to demonstrate commitment as regards combating harm resulting from tobacco and alcohol. It made the call during a seminar conducted on October 16. Mendefera, 20 October 2012 – The Health Ministry’s branch in the Southern region called on the pertinent bodies to demonstrate commitment as regards combating harm resulting from tobacco and alcohol. It made the call during a seminar conducted on October 16.

Dr. Samson Abai from the regional Referral Hospital of the Southern Region said that tobacco and alcohol use is estimated to be causing considerable health, social and other problems in the country. Mr. Tsegai Andebirhan, a pharmacist, on his part called for the enhancement of parental role to this end.

The participants of the seminar conducted discussion and put forth views pertaining to various issues, and called on religious leaders and teachers to play vital role in reducing tobacco and alcohol consumption.