Tobacco Control: The Joint Action on Tobacco Control Kick-off Meeting held in Athens

The Joint Action on Tobacco Control (JATC) Kick-off Meeting took place successfully in Athens, Greece, during December 11-13, 2017. 70 participants from all over Europe attended the meeting.
Within the framework of this project, which was funded by the European Commission, the Participating Partners – represented by 34 institutions from 24 countries- as well as the 13 Collaborating Partners will join forces to provide support for the implementation of the Tobacco Product Directive (2014/40/EU) throughout the 28 EU MS and contribute to the reduction of the tobacco-related morbidity and mortality.
During the Κick-off meeting, hosted by the JATC Coordination Team of the Hellenic Cancer Society, and in the presence of  the EC DG Sante and CHAFEA representatives, all JATC Work Package leaders presented their 3 year action plan and shared ideas and experience with other beneficiaries and partners on how to best serve the project’s aims.
The official JATC Opening Ceremony was held at the historic venue of Zappeion Megaron.
H.E the President of the Hellenic Republic Mr. Prokopios Pavlopoulos, declared his support towards tobacco control and prevention, emphasizing his concern about the tobacco addiction, particularly in the case of young people. The event got extensive coverage thanks to the media representatives who attended.

More information: Control del tabac a la UE