Minister of Awqaf, Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Gomaa, has issued an urgent decision to completely ban smoking inside the ministry’s general office and all its administrative units. The decision comes after the Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, announced a permanent ban on smoking in all health facilities.
Dr. Gomaa emphasized on his official Twitter page that anyone who violates the ban will face disciplinary accountability. This move is part of the government’s efforts to preserve the health and safety of citizens from the health risks associated with smoking.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that the ban on smoking also extends to the facilities of the Ministry of Health and Population and its affiliated bodies and agencies. The directors in charge of these places are responsible for implementing the necessary measures to prevent smoking.
To enforce the ban, violators will be subject to fines ranging from one thousand pounds to 20 thousand pounds, depending on the severity of the offense. Smokers will also face fines ranging from fifty pounds to one hundred pounds.
This decision reflects the government’s commitment to promoting a healthier environment and protecting citizens from the harmful effects of smoking. It is hoped that this ban will contribute to reducing smoking rates and improving public health in the country.
How will the government ensure that the ban on smoking is effectively implemented and enforced in all facilities affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Population
Article Update: Smoking Banned in Ministry Offices and Health Facilities
In a recent and urgent decision, Dr. Muhammad Mukhtar Gomaa, the Minister of Awqaf, has issued a complete ban on smoking inside the ministry’s general office and all its administrative units. This decision comes following the announcement made by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, the Minister of Health and Population, of a permanent ban on smoking in all health facilities.
Dr. Gomaa took to his official Twitter page to emphasize that strict disciplinary action will be taken against anyone who violates the ban. The aim of this move is to protect the health and safety of citizens from the associated risks of smoking.
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, further explained that the ban on smoking extends not only to health facilities but also to all the facilities affiliated with the ministry and its bodies and agencies. The directors in charge of these places are responsible for implementing the necessary measures to ensure the ban is enforced.
To ensure compliance, violators will face fines ranging from one thousand pounds to 20 thousand pounds, depending on the seriousness of the offense. Smokers will also be fined an amount ranging from fifty pounds to one hundred pounds.
This decision underscores the government’s commitment to creating a healthier environment and safeguarding citizens from the harmful effects of smoking. It is hoped that this ban will contribute significantly to reducing smoking rates and improving public health in the country.
This is a great initiative towards promoting a healthier work environment and setting a positive example for public health in Egypt. Kudos to the ministry for taking this step!