On April 10th, the Romanian Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium, supported by the WHO Europe and the ENSP, reiterated their efforts in the quest to create bilateral relations in Belgian-Romanian medical diplomacy. The third edition of the diplomatic meeting took place in Brussels and covered the theme of “digitalization of the health system”.  During this diplomatic event “Medical diplomacy: Belgian-Romanian perspective. eHEALTH”, a series of 17 specialists have been brought together, thanks to the efforts of Romanian Ambassador Andreea Păstârnac, to address, firstly, the potential obstacles to the success of the project and secondly, they addressed the digital solutions […]

In a world where the influence of the tobacco industry can be insidious, it is imperative for the youth to be equipped with the tools to comprehend and respond to its manipulation. On 12 August, from 15:00 CEST, we are pleased to invite you to a significant event that highlights a pressing concern: “Taking Control: Youth and Tobacco Awareness.” The objective of this upcoming webinar is to empower our young generation with insights and knowledge to effectively counter the tactics of the tobacco industry. This webinar is designed to foster a deeper understanding and awareness, paving the way for a tobacco-free […]

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the 8th European Conference on Tobacco Control, taking place in the captivating city of Florence from October 10 to 12, 2023. This prestigious event, co-organised with the ENSP’s local members and partners, promises to unite brilliant minds and foster meaningful collaborations in the realm of tobacco control. As a distinguished scientist in the field, we invite you to seize this remarkable opportunity to showcase your research and expertise. By submitting an abstract, you can actively contribute to the advancement of tobacco control strategies and policies, shaping the future of public health […]

World No Tobacco Day 2023 presents an opportunity to examine the multifaceted challenges posed by tobacco cultivation and advocate for a sustainable future. Here are the key messages of this year, outlining the need for empowering tobacco farmers, combating child labor, maximizing land efficiency for zero hunger, and strengthening policy implementation. By promoting collective action, we can pave the way for a healthier, more equitable world. Promoting Alternative Crop Production  Highlighting viable alternatives to tobacco cultivation becomes paramount in empowering farmers. By emphasizing sustainable, nutritious crop options, we can not only improve their livelihoods but also foster long-term sustainability. Advocating […]

In order to support the implementation of Article 14 of the WHO FCTC, ENSP developed the European Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Dependence. These guidelines are the most recent and globally up-to-date systematic clinical guidelines for smoking cessation, based on best practice standards. ENSP, in collaboration with the Romanian Society of Pneumology, the Medical Student Society in Bucharest, and SCOPH, organised a Tobacco Dependence Treatment event in Bucharest, Romania on 15 May 2023. The event involved young medical students who have been trained to become qualified anti-tobacco trainers.

The initiative “Call to achieve a tobacco-free environment and the first European tobacco-free generation by 2030” was accepted by the European Commission last year, and the organizing team moved forward with the preparation of the signing campaign for 2023. The campaign is officially launched today, on 16th January 2023, and will end on 16 January 2024. The public launch will be marked through coordinated events organized in each country on January 26, 2023. In order for the Commission to move forward with the recommendations proposed by this initiative, 1 million statements of support must be collected within 1 year, and reach the specific threshold […]

Tobacco Free Advent Calendar? You might be wondering what that is supposed to mean. Initiated a few weeks ago, end of November 2022, by Darius Lotrean, member of the ENSP Next Youth Group, this project aimed to create an informational campaign that should take place over 24 days*.  From 1 December, people from all over the world will be able to access the digital campaign on a daily basis via a link that will be posted on the ENSP network website and on the ENSP’s social media accounts. By providing information on various tobacco control and smoking prevention topics, with a focus […]

For the Opening Session of the first ENSP Youth Tobacco Control Leadership School 2022, all young participants had the chance to hear motivational speeches from different high-level institutional representatives, including the President of ENSP, Polish Ministry of Health, WHO FCTC or University of Southern California. The Head of the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC, Dr Adriana Blanco Marquizo, encourages the youth to take action right now, as they are one of the most important groups targetted by the tobacco industry: “Decisions that have no impact in the real world have no meaning and we understand that this requires hard work […]

Created in 2018 during the ENSP Capacity Building event in Vienna, the ENSP Youth Group (ENSP Next) consists of prominent scientists, experts, and advocates that contribute to fighting the European and global tobacco epidemic, pursuing the general ENSP goals. Over the years, the young members had the chance to interact with ENSP colleagues, get access to new experiences and knowledge, and use it to develop a new approach in order to maximise the public health impact on youth. With a special focus on prevention and investment in training new tobacco control advocates, this year, the first ENSP Youth Tobacco Control Leadership School will be organised […]

Within the framework of the development of the “Denormalisation of tobacco in France” program conducted by ACT-Alliance Contre le Tabac, a partnership agreement has been signed between ACT-Alliance Contre le Tabac and ENSP-European Network for Smoking and Tobacco Prevention. WHO and public health champions around the world are marking World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) this year by focusing on the many ways in which tobacco threatens the environment we live in. The 2022 global campaign aims to raise public awareness about the environmental impact of the entire tobacco cycle, from its cultivation, production, and distribution to the toxic waste it […]