Olfa Saïdi
Olfa Saïdi is the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Tunisia, known for her advocacy on public health issues, particularly concerning the dangers of tobacco use among youth. Recently, she highlighted alarming statistics regarding tobacco consumption among children in Tunisia, stating that 45% of children under 12 have tried smoking at least once. Saïdi has been instrumental in launching the 'Sport sans tabac' campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aimed at raising awareness about the health risks of smoking and promoting physical activity as a preventive measure.
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Mme Olfa Saïdi is a representative of the WHO in Tunisia who emphasizes the importance of responsible media treatment of suicide.
Traitement médiatique du suicide : A but instructif et préventif
Tunisia· 2025-11-09
Olfa Saïdi, the Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Tunisia, alerted about the dangers of smoking for human health.
Selon la directrice de l’OMS en Tunisie, 45 % des enfants de moins de 12 ans ont touché à la cigarette au moins une fois – La Presse de TunisieTunisia· 2025-10-13