Addis Ababa Smoke free initiative (AASFI). Tobacco control (TC) Night Inspections.

MCDO plays a pivotal role in supporting the Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA), the Addis Ababa Food and Drug Administration (AAFDA), and the AAFDA branches of Gullele and Lideta sub-cities, as well as law enforcement officials, by facilitating nighttime inspections. MCDO has proactively engaged with officials from various sectors to ensure their participation in the inspection process within the selected districts of Gullele and Lideta. During this third interim period, conducted on July 25-26,2024 the inspections focus on evaluating the ongoing implementation of smoke-free policies. Key activities include verifying the proper posting of no smoking signs, ensuring the removal of designated smoking areas (DSAs), and confirming compliance with all necessary tobacco control prerequisites. On July 25-26, 2024, a nighttime inspection was conducted in Gullele and Lideta sub-cities. This marked the third nighttime inspection in these areas and served as the final inspection for the 21-month Tobacco Control (TC) project. On July 24, 2024, a comprehensive orientation was provided to district professionals and focal persons. During this session, key topics were discussed, including the inspection checklist, legal measures for enforcement, and logistical considerations for the inspection process. MCDO collaborated closely with the Addis Ababa Food and Drug Administration (AAFDA) and the sub-city AAFDA branches throughout the inspection activities. During the on-site inspections and accompanying meetings, Information, Education, and Communication/Behaviour Change Communication (IEC/BCC) materials, as well as No-Smoking signs, were distributed. Establishments that had not displayed the No-Smoking coloured stickers were provided with new stickers and re-educated on the importance of posting them in visible locations.