We know our reporting is late but the TCA blog remains a completely volunteer based service as since our creation in 2007 we have never received one cent of support for our efforts to improve communication about tobacco control in Africa despite the obvious gap in this key area. On the WHO Africa region website you'll find two presentations in English, one in Swahili but none in French or Portuguese. You'll find below the names of the people or organizations that received awards.
Winners of the 2015 World No Tobacco Day Awards in the African Region
Every year, the World Health Organization recognizes individuals or organizations from its six regions for their accomplishments in the area of tobacco control. The World No-Tobacco Day 2015 Award Winners from the African Region are:
- Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya, for Director-General Award
- His Excellency Dr Richard Nchabi Kamwi, Former Minister of Health and Social Services, Namibia
- Hon Dr Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of State for Health & Member of Parliament, Uganda
- Association EL BADR, Algeria
- Ministry of Finance, Seychelles
- Dr Mohamed Ould Sidi Mohamed, Burkina Faso
These six award winners will be recognized for their outstanding contribution to tobacco control in their respective countries.
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