1995 World No-Tobacco Day

Each year, World No-Tobacco Day is celebrated in 190 member states of the World Health Organization. The main ceremony has always been held in Geneva, Switzerland, where the headquarters are located. For the first time ever, World No Tobacco Day is not held in Geneva, and results following a kind invitation of Dr. Tze, chair of this Congress.

Dr. Hiroshi Nakajima, Director General, WHO

Thank you Dr. Nakajima. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Honourable Diane Marleau, Minister of Health Canada and the Honourable Dr. Donna Shalala, Secretary of Health and Human Services of the United States of America, will now deliver a joint statement on the Anti-Tobacco Initiative.

Joint Statement Given by Hon. Diane Marleau & Secretary Donna Shalala at "World No-Tobacco Day" Child Health 2000 - 2d World Congress and Exposition May 31, 1995

Dr. Hu Ching-Li, Assistant Director-General, WHO

Dr. William Foege - To deliver a message on behalf of Mr. Jim Carter, the former President of the United States of America, whom we all know is a firm committer to the promotion of tobacco-free life

Mr. Hans Emblad, Director, Programme on Substance Abuse, WHO

Message from President Nelson Mandela (read)

Mr. Stanley Inderson is a lawyer and has served three terms as Minister of Public Health and Environmental Hygiene in Netherlands Antilles. He has presented and successfully promoted the policies on smoking or health. Both through his appointment as Minister and through intensive awareness campaign in his country. He is also credited with the passing of the decree recognizing the 31st of May as the official Tobacco Free Day. This has led to intense campaigns. Patrick? mobilization of the ?? union and the local governments in favour of introducing anti-tobacco legislation. For this and other reasons, the Honourable Stanley Inderson has been selected to receive the "Tobacco or Health" award to be presented by Director-General, Dr. Hiroshi Nakajima.

Stanley Inderson of the Netherlands Antilles, Medal Winner

Ladies and Gentlemen, for twenty-six years, Sir David Hay, has made a significant contribution both in New Zealand and internationally. He is a founding member of the National Heart Foundation of New Zealand, set up in 1968. He has played a key role ever since. He has been a member of WHO's expert advisory panel on "Tobacco or Health" since 1977. He has held inumerous national and international appointments, particularly in cardiology. Sir David has an established reputation for advancing scientific reasons for not smoking. A position he has been able to advocate strongly in his distinguished medical career. The Director-General, Dr. Hiroshi Nakajima will now have the pleasure to present Sir David Hay with the "Tobacco or Health" commemorative award.