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The Director of Health, Dr PY Lam today (August 10) congratulated Chairman of the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH), Dr Homer Tso on his international award that recognised his dedicated and outstanding contribution to tobacco control.
The award, titled the Director-General's Award for Leadership in Global Tobacco Control, was presented by the World Health Organisation in recognition of the efforts of individuals and organisations for their contributions in the fight against tobacco.
"Dr Tso is an outstanding leader and veteran advocate in the work of tobacco control in Hong Kong," Dr Lam said.
"Through his leadership, COSH has been a strong partner of the Government in keeping the smoking prevalence of Hong Kong below 15%."
"In addition to showing appreciation to local efforts in anti-smoking, the award also serves as encouragement to local supporters to carry on with their work in future," he added.
Ends/Thursday, August 10, 2006
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