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Education minister briefs WHO official on anti-smoking efforts

By Petra - Sep 19,2015 - Last updated at Sep 19,2015

AMMAN — Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Mohammad Thneibat on Saturday stressed the ministry’s achievements and future plans to further ensure a healthy school environment and raising awareness of health practices for students.

He cited campaigns to combat smoking in schools and education offices. During a meeting with the World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Jordan, Maria Cristina Profili, Thneibat reviewed the ministry’s efforts in the regard, saying that education authorities observe the Public Health Law.

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