Heidelberg, Australia
31 May 2005
Austin Health Event description: Maned display and talks at staff forums in Victoria's (state of Australia) largest Medical precinct Contact: Andrew Scanlon, phone 61 394963688, andrew.scanlon@austin.org.au
China
National Conference and Advocacy activities
Beijing, China
30 May 2005
Ministry of Health of China Event description: National conference to celebrate WNTD at a hospital in Beijing. Advocacy for smoking free hospitals, health institutes and medical schools; national experts to introduce tobacco control on Central TV.
WNTD - Health professionals join hands to create smoke-free Hong Kong
Golden Bauhinia Square, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, China
29 May 2005
COSH - Hong Kong - Council on Smoking and Health Event description: Ceremony to recognize health professionals / organizations outstanding contributions to tobacco control, Declaration Ceremony for Smoke-Free Hong Kong, advocacy activities etc. Contact: Denis Mak, phone 2185-6388
Web site: http://www.smokefree.hk
Japan
2005 WNTD in Niihama
Niihama City, Ehime, Japan
31 May 2005
Japan Medical-Dental Association for Tobacco Control (Ehime Branch) Event description: exhibition of WNTD and the risk of tobacco, consultation for stopping smoking at Aeon Niihama Shopping Center Contact: Masataka Kato, phone 81-897-40-2400, masataka@shikoku.ne.jp
General Meeting 2005
Tokyo, Japan
28 May 2005
Second-hand smoke problems in offices network in Japan Event description: Report by the plaintiff on the ruling that ordered compensation on second-hand smoking for 1st time in Japan, international situation on tobacco policy such as NYC etc. and additional action. Tower Hall Funabori 406 4-1-1 Funabori Edogawaku, Tokyo. Contact: Masahiro Kawamura, phone 090-7029-0141, shoyosida@yahoo.co.jp
Web site: http://www.geocities.jp/secondhandsmokeproblem/index2.html
Workshop and practice for Tobacco Free Institute
Wako, Saitama, Japan
30 May 2005
National Institute of Public Health Event description: One-day workshop on tobacco control for local health officers in combination with a cessation practice for institutional staffs and students. Contact: Yumiko Mochizuki-Kobayashi, phone +81-48-458-6206, yumiko@niph.go.jp
World No Tobacco Day Lecture in Kobe
Kobe, Japan
28 May 2005
No-Smoke Hyogo Event description: Lecture of Mr. Clombia Light who is a Japanese comedian with an experience as a patient of thoat cancer. Contact: Hajime Ishikawa Sono, phone +81-6-6422-7341, pinkpink@msd.biglobe.ne.jp
Web site: http://notabako.hp.infoseek.co.jp/
WNTD in Ehime
Matsuyama, Japan
17 April 2005
Asociation of Tobacco controrl in Ehime Event description: On 22th may event of WNTD in Ehime will be carry out. Contact: YasuhikoIiishi, phone 0897-32-5370, yaiishi@shikoku.ne.jp
Web site: http://www.geocities.jp/uen2003ehime/
Malaysia
Signatures Against International Tobacco Expo in Malaysia
Penang, Malaysia
20 May 2005
The Science University of Malaysia (USM) Event description: In conjunction with the WNTD, we plan to hand over about 15,000 signatures to the President of the Malaysian Council on Tobacco Control to mark our protest against the proposed tobacco expo in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 2005. Contact: Profesor Dr Syed Mohamed Aljunid, phone 603-91733333, smohamed@mail.hukm.ukm.my
Web site: http://www.mctc.org.my
Palau
5K & 10K Fun Run/Walk
Koror, Palau
01 June 2005
Coalition for a Tobacco Free Palau Event description: A 5K and 10K fun run/walk event will be held on June 1st, 2005. At least 200 participants are expected. The first 120 to register will receive Tobacco Free Kids Campaign plastic wristbands. Contact: Annabel Lyman, phone 011 680 488-4572, bhd@palau-health.net
Philippines
3rd year Celebration of the Smoke-Free Davao Initiative and World No Tobacco Day
Davao, Philippines
31 May 2005
Anti-Smoking Task Force - Davao City, Philippines Event description: A week long celebration spearheaded by the government & health professionals: trimedia campaign, lectures in schools, motorcade & putting up billboards & signages on the effects of smoking. Contact: Dr. Domilyn C. Villarreiz, phone (082) 224-2405, dcv114@yahoo.com
Viet Nam
WNTD Ceremony / street parade / Media campaign
Viet Nam
29 May 2005
Vinacosh / Path Canada / IDE Event description: Ceremony and performance (professional singers and students singing for tobacco control), street parade of health professionals and medical students in Hanoi, mass media campaign (TV radio newspapers) Contact: , phone
Web site: http://www.vinacosh.gov.vn/
