Awareness Campaign to Reduce the Risks of Smoking at the Administrative Technical Institute in Basra

Under the patronage of the Southern Technical University, represented by Prof. Dr. Adnan Abdullah Atiq, and the supervision of Prof. Dr. Iman Askar Hawi, Dean of the Administrative Technical Institute in Basra, the Psychological Guidance and Educational Counseling Unit, in collaboration with the Office Management Techniques Department, organized an awareness campaign titled “Reducing the Risks of Smoking.” The campaign took place within the department’s premises, with the participation of several students and staff members.

The campaign aimed to raise health awareness among students about the serious harms of smoking and to encourage the adoption of healthier lifestyle choices. It included the distribution of educational brochures and direct explanations by the organizers on the negative effects of smoking on individuals and society.

The campaign received positive engagement from attendees, who praised the importance of such initiatives in promoting health awareness across the campus.