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The Times of India: The World Health Organization (WHO) called on all countries to make the world free of trans fats by 2023.

The Himalayan Times: "Fifty-one per cent of people in the world die due to smoking and tobacco consumption, while in Nepal, 31 [percent cent of] people die due to smoking and tobacco,” said Mahendra Prasad Shrestha, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health.

Business Standard : 'What Damage Will This Cigarette/Bidi Do,' the public service announcement (PSA) prompts smokers to think about each cigarette or bidi as the path to one of many potential harmful events: heart attacks, cancer, lung disease, and more.

ANI: At a World Health Organization event held recently, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India launched a national media campaign to encourage smoking cessation.

Devex : Santo Domingo's overpopulation of motor vehicles is leading to serious environmental health consequences for the city.

Deccan Chronicle : With technical support rom Vital Strategies, the Union ministry of health and family welfare of India has launched a national media campaign titled- ‘What damage will this Cigarette/Bidi Do?’ to encourage smoking cessation. The campaign will encourage smokers to quit tobacco use and national quit help line numbers have also been launched to advice smokers’ on quitting.