AMMAN — The WHO Jordan Country Office said that it wholeheartedly stands in full support of the recent directives by His Majesty King Abdullah, urging the government to escalate actions in combating the proliferation of smoking in Jordan, specifically among children. 

Jamela Al Raiby, WHO Representative to Jordan, lauded His Majesty’s steadfast commitment, noting the importance of the collaboration between the WHO Jordan Country Office, the Ministry of Health, other government entities and local communities to effectively curb the spread of tobacco use and safeguard the nation’s health, especially among youth.