#CommitToQuit

On 8 December 2020, WHO launched a year-long global campaign for World No Tobacco Day 2021 – “Commit to Quit." The new WHO Quit Challenge on WhatsApp and publication “More than 100 reasons to quit tobacco" were released on this day to mark the start of the campaign.

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to millions of tobacco users saying they want to quit. The campaign will support at least 100 million people as they try to give up tobacco through communities of quitters. “Commit to Quit” will help create healthier environments that are conducive to quitting tobacco by: advocating for strong tobacco cessation policies; increasing access to cessation services; raising awareness of tobacco industry tactics, and empowering tobacco users to make successful quit attempts through “quit & win” initiatives.

WHO, together with partners, are creating and building-up digital communities where people can find the social support they need to quit. Quitting tobacco is challenging, especially with the added social and economic stresses that have come as a result of the pandemic. Worldwide around 780 million people say they want to quit, but only 30% of them have access to the tools that can help them do so.

Together with partners, WHO is providing people with the tools and resources they need to make a successful quit attempt.

Statement by WHO Regional Director Dr Ahmed Al-Mandhari

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