Tobacco Control Cell placed with Cabinet Division

After the devolution of Ministry of Health, Tobacco Control Cell has been placed with Health Services Academy, Cabinet Division. This Division is thus responsible for taking necessary measures relating to tobacco control. Tobacco Control Cell is now headed by Excecutive Director, Health Services Academy.

Tobacco Control Cell was established in July, 2007 with aim to enhance tobacco control efforts in Pakistan. The Cell is accelerating tobacco control activities in Pakistan through multifaceted efforts starting from planning, resource mobilization, institutional strengthening, public-private partnership and monitoring.

Tobacco Control Cell Produced Documentary Films on Tobacco Control

Tobacco Control Cell produced two documentary films. First is on hazards of tobacco use, health hazards of secondhand tobacco smoke and description of tobacco control laws in Pakistan. Currently this film is available on youtube in Urdu and English. Pashto and Sindhi versions will also be uploaded soon. Following are the weblinks to Urdu and English versions:
Short Version Urdu:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohs867vQ00Y   
Long Version Part-1 Urdu: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUrfmSm4N20
 Long Version Part-2 Urdu:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYsiXm1dxJQ
 Long Version Part-3 Urdu:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jKdLWIqXsk    
Short Version English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3TncvoK_lw
Long Version- Part 1 English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NurdW7iLj88
Long Version- Part 2 English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7A793eL31tA
Long Version- Part 3 English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbAc1-K_Yy4

Second documentary film is on hazards of tobacco use, health hazards of secondhand tobacco smoke and sheesha, based on interviews of the patients (testimonials) suffered from diseases caused by tobacco use. Currently the film is available on youtube in Urdu. Same will be uploaded with English Subtitles soon. Following are the weblinks to Urdu version:
Part-1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxdP6du8yKM
Patt-2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqydDDtlo_s