Dr. Ahmed El-Minshawy, president of Assiut University, stated on the occasion of World No Smoking Day, May 31, 2025, that this day is an important opportunity to reflect on the extent of health, environmental, social, and economic risks resulting from tobacco use, which threaten the lives of millions of people annually, pointing out that confronting this phenomenon requires real solidarity from individuals and institutions. Each party assumes its responsibility for reducing its devastating effects.

Dr. El-Minshawy stressed that Assiut University, with its leadership, professors, and students, strongly supports national and global efforts to combat smoking in all its forms, and is keen to adopt preventive health policies that protect individuals, especially the youth, who represent the mainstay of the future and the nation's hope for progress and construction.

The university president added that awareness and Prevention are key pillars of Assiut University's strategy. The university works to create a smoke-free, safe, and healthy university environment that enhances the quality of university life and provides a supportive educational environment for the health and safety of students and employees alike.

Dr. El-Minshawy also stressed the need to address the misleading marketing methods used by tobacco companies, especially those targeting the youth, pointing out the importance of supporting everyone who wants to quit smoking through education, psychological and medical support, and working to spread a culture of awareness of the dangers of this habit.