India Triumphs with Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Tobacco Control Achievements

India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare received the Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control for its efforts in helping users quit tobacco through the WHO's MPOWER strategy. The recognition highlights India's National Tobacco Control Programme, showcasing its commitment to global public health through comprehensive initiatives.

In a significant accolade, India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies Award for Global Tobacco Control in the 'O' category.

The prestigious recognition, presented by Michael R Bloomberg at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, acknowledges India's robust initiatives under the World Health Organisation's MPOWER strategy to aid tobacco users in quitting.

Through the National Tobacco Control Programme, India has established over 675 cessation centres and achieved a vast outreach via quitline services, epitomizing its commitment to curbing tobacco use and enhancing public health.