Awareness Workshop on Smoking Prevention and Its Health Risks within University Campuses

The university organized an awareness workshop focused on preventing smoking within all university campuses and educating students and staff about its serious health risks. The workshop aimed to promote a healthy and smoke-free academic environment, highlighting the negative effects of smoking on the respiratory system, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.

Specialists from the College of Medicine and the Health and Safety Unit presented scientific data and preventive strategies, emphasizing the importance of early awareness, support for quitting smoking, and creating a campus culture that prioritizes health and wellness.

This initiative supports the university’s commitment to SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being, by fostering a cleaner, safer, and healthier learning environment for all members of the academic community.