Fatma Al-Awa

Dr. Fatma Al-Awa is a regional advisor for the Tobacco Free Initiative at the World Health Organization (WHO). She is actively involved in public health strategies aimed at reducing tobacco use and its associated health risks. Recently, she highlighted the alarming statistic of 16,000 flavors available for electronic cigarettes and tobacco products, emphasizing the WHO's goal to reduce tobacco consumption by 30% by 2030. Dr. Al-Awa also critiques the lack of regulations against tobacco advertising and the portrayal of smoking in media, particularly in Egyptian drama, which she believes undermines public health efforts.