Objectives of “Strengthening Tobacco-Smoke Free Islamabad Initiative”

The aim of this intervention is to make Islamabad tobacco-smoke free. Following are the main objectives of “Strengthening Tobacco-Smoke Free Islamabad Initiative”-

• Establish a Coordination Unit for coordination with district departments to plan, implement and monitor Islamabad model city project
• Raise awareness among masses about “Islamabad Model City Project” through printing and dissemination of IEC materials, signage and conducting of seminars.
  • Printing and Dissemination of IEC materials
  • Awareness sessions / Seminars for Bazaar Unions, Hotel Associations, Education Managers and Hospital Management
  • Awareness programs on ITP FM Radio.
  • Signage at public places

• Ensure effective enforcement of Tobacco control laws, through training and support of law enforcement agencies.
  • Refresher sessions on tobacco control laws for law enforcers / authorized persons.
  • Development of enforcement plan
  • Orientation Session with FBR
• Assess SHTS exposure (PM 2.5 monitoring) at public places at start and end of the project in collaboration with The Union.
• Monitoring of enforcement of tobacco control laws
  • Generation of quarterly monitoring reports