Although Sri Lanka has been able to make strong process on Tobacco Control including of controlling smoking,Almost one out of two men in the country still use tobacco the World Health Organization representative in Sri Lanka Dr.Razia Pendse has stated today(28). Accordingly around 46.7% of Sr Lankan men still use Tobacco.Due to this situation these Tobacco users puts the health and well being of themselves and their families at risk she has stressed.
While addressing a press briefing held at Auditorium of the Health Ministry in Colombo this noon(28) Dr.Pendse has said that Sri Lanka has been selected to receive dedicated International Support through the United Nations Development Programme,World Health Organization Framework Convention On Tobacco Control Secretariat (WHO FCTC) to take action further to reduce Tobacco use and only 15 countries including Sri Lanka are receiving this opportunity.
Although Sri Lanka made a good progress on controlling Tobacco use in the country due to the high number of male Tobacco users ,Tobacco continues to place a heavy burden on Sri Lanka's Health system she has stressed.
Addressing the occasion British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka James Dauris has said that United Kingdom, too supporting Sri Lanka to implement strong Tobacco control policies that will promote public health and National development of the country.
Health Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne has said Sri Lanka is committed to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and is very grateful to be selected to receive this new support to strengthen our Tobacco control efforts.The government is committed to further reducing smoking rates as well as supporting Tobacco farmers to transition to healthier and more productive livelihood..
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