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‘Quit line’ to help people give up smoking
DHAKA, Feb 6, 2019 (BSS) – The government would introduce a new link
‘Quit Line’ at the hotline page of “Shasthya Batayan” to help people who were
trying to quit smoking. “The ‘Quit Line’ is a service that would provide
information and support to help people planning to quit, deal with difficult
situations and remain non-smokers,” Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid
Maleque said.
He was speaking while presiding over the 1st meeting of the committee on
‘Imposing surcharge on Tobacco Management’ at the health ministry at the
central Secretariat, said a press release.
Zahid also asked the authorities concerned to take necessary steps to
discourage smokers.
State Minister Dr Murad Hasan was present, among others.
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