Tobacco Harm Reduction Workshop

Tobacco Harm Reduction Workshop- Crossroads Hotel Lilongwe

2nd October, 2019.

45 Media and health experts based in Lilongwe- Malawi, were successfully oriented to the concept of tobacco harm reduction through a workshop. The Ministry of Health and Population Services was represented by the Deputy Director of Clinical Services. The guest speaker at the event was the president of the American Vapers Association, Gregory Conley.

Presentations Made

What is Tobacco Harm Reduction: Patrick Kuyokwa
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarships: John Derricott
Truth About Vaping Tour Actual Malawi: Gregory Conley

Slideshow of the events

Participant registration and distribution of information and education materials

Participant sharing expectations of what he hopes to gain through the workshop.

Cross section of media and health experts participating in the workshop.

Patron asking a question on a presentation made by Gregory Conley.

Participants listening attentively to presentations

Photoshoot session; in solidarity with THR advocates across the world in saying No to Vape Ban.

Ministry of Health representative making reflections on the extent of harm caused by smoking and urgent need for intervention.

Jon Derricott making a presentation on the Global Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarships.

Delegate making reflections and sharing what they gained during the workshop.

Media Coverage

Project Explores Ways to Reduce Tobacco Related Harm; https://www.mwnation.com/project-explores-ways-to-reduce-tobacco-related-harm/
Malawi Urged to Switch from Tobacco Smoking; https://malawi24.com/tag/tobacco-harm-reduction-malawi/