WHO rewards Moroccan doctor for anti-tobacco efforts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended its annual reward to a Moroccan doctor, Mohamed Bartal, on the occasion of the world "No Tobacco Day" marked on May 31, the WHO office in Morocco announced.

The distinction is in recognition of Dr Bartal's contribution to the control of the plague of tobacco addiction and of his efforts as a health professional to promote health among his co-citizens.

Bartal, chairman of the Moroccan specialist in allergies and immunology society and of the "Asthma house" is also a specialist of respiratory diseases.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is encouraging health professionals to be proactive in minimizing the problems caused by tobacco addiction, consumption and exposure to tobacco smoke. This year's "World No Tobacco Day" on May 31st is dedicated to the important role of health professionals in tobacco control under the banner of "Health Professionals against tobacco, action and answers."