📍 In the sidelines of the #WHA79, the Secretariat of the WHO FCTC presented at the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) @FIP_org side event, “Implementing the WHO FCTC & wider #NCD prevention targets by integrating the pharmacy workforce.” 🌍 The Secretariat highlighted that, as an international treaty with global reach, the WHO FCTC provides the framework for addressing tobacco dependence and cessation through Article 14 and its implementation guidelines. The Convention also recognises the important roles and responsibilities of health workers, including pharmacists, in supporting tobacco cessation and broader tobacco control efforts. 🤝 The Secretariat also highlighted that the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), as an Observer to the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the WHO FCTC, is an important partner in advancing tobacco control efforts globally. Further we emphasized that: 👩‍⚕️Health workers, including pharmacists, are role models and have a responsibility to set a positive example by remaining tobacco-free. Those who use tobacco should be supported through access to cessation programmes. 🎓 Strengthening the inclusion of tobacco cessation support in the education and curricula of health workers, including pharmacists, remains essential. 📊 Monitoring tobacco use and implementation of tobacco control policies should also include indicators related to tobacco dependence and cessation. 🌐 International collaboration should support the provision of technical, scientific, legal and other expertise for programmes promoting tobacco cessation. 📚 Resources featured during the event included: Art-14 Demand reduction measures concerning tobacco dependence and cessation fctc.who.int/resources/publi… WHO clinical treatment guideline for tobacco cessation in adults who.int/publications/i/item/… FIP Practice Transformation Programme on NCDs: ncd.fip.org/fip-practice-tra… Joint WHO-FIP statement on the role of pharmacists in tobacco cessation 31 May 2024, World No-Tobacco Day: fip.org/file/5871