'Quit Smoking, Grab a Bicycle' campaign was launched in Ağrı

Ağrı Provincial Health Directorate launched the "Quit Smoking, Grab a Bicycle" campaign in order to reduce tobacco use in society and encourage healthy living habits. The first stop of the project, which was implemented in line with the vision of protecting public health and combating addiction, was Patnos Healthy Life Center.

Speaking at the launch of the project, Ağrı Provincial Health Director Dr. Drawing attention to the harms of tobacco products on human health, Mehmet Acu said, "Our aim is not only to make our citizens quit smoking, but also to direct them to an active and healthy life. With this campaign, we are fighting against tobacco addiction, while at the same time encouraging physical activity with our bicycle gifts. I congratulate all our citizens who have taken a giant step for their own health and inspired the people around them to quit smoking, and I invite everyone to this meaningful campaign."

Practitioner Dr. from Patnos Healthy Life Center made evaluations about the reflection of the campaign in the districts and field studies. Zumer Duman emphasized the importance of professional support in the process of quitting smoking. Duman said, "Smoking addiction is not just a matter of individual willpower, it is a process that can be overcome much more easily with medical support. As Patnos Healthy Life Center, we offer consultancy and guidance services to our citizens on this challenging but extremely valuable journey. The 'Quit Smoking, Grab a Bike' campaign both motivates individuals and encourages the social environment to move away from smoking in solidarity. We welcome all our citizens from Patnos to our center for a healthy future."

This exemplary practice, which was initiated at the Fırat Healthy Life Center and continued in units across the province, including Patnos, is planned to continue by expanding. Citizens who want to quit smoking and take part in the campaign can get detailed information about the process by applying to Healthy Life Centers.