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SUMMARY:Enhancing media coverage of SF implementation by engaging MCDO’s existing media and other media broadcasts
DESCRIPTION:A briefing meeting with media was held on September 5\, 2023 at the MCDO office in Addis Ababa. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss ways to enhance media coverage of the implementation of the Smoke-Free (SF) policy to a wider audience. The expected outcome is to create mass awareness\, especially through well-known media outlets. \nThe meeting was attended by representatives from various media outlets\, including television\, radio\, and print. Ethiopian Press\, Reporter Magazine\, Addis Media Network (AMN)\, Maleda Radio\, Awash Radio\, Addis Admas Magazine\, and Roha Media were all represented. \nAfter a fruitful discussion\, the participants agreed to establish a media team that would meet regularly to discuss media coverage of the SF policy implementation. This team will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to raise awareness of the policy and its benefits. \nThe media team will also work to create a mass awareness campaign around the slogan\, “It is my natural right to live in an environment 100% free of tobacco smoke.” This campaign will support the efforts of the Addis Ababa Smoke-Free Initiative (AASFI) and the MCDO to create a healthier and more smoke-free city. \nThe meeting concluded with a commitment from all participants to work together to raise awareness of the SF policy and its benefits. The media team is confident that they can make a significant contribution to this effort and help to create a healthier and more smoke-free Addis Ababa for all.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/enhancing-media-coverage-of-sf-implementation-by-engaging-mcdos-existing-media-and-other-media-broadcasts/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230825T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230830T143504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T143504Z
UID:4762-1692950400-1693414800@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office\, Police Commission\, Code enforcement bureau\, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions
DESCRIPTION:The advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office took place on August 25\, 2023\, at Kenna Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, in a progress review meeting set up. The progress review and discussion targeted creating and sustaining high political commitment among higher officials and prioritising SF implementation and compliance as an expected outcome. This meeting specifically\, aspire to see the engagement of Mayor office in AASFI strengthen and deepened. This program gathered participants from AASFI stakeholders\, EFDA\, AA-FMHACA\, AA Code Authority\, CTFK representative\, MCDO\, and Addis Media Network. The meeting was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and an opening speech from AAFMHACA and MCDO. The short introduction was followed by a presentation from MCDO\, Lideta\, and Gullele sub cities. The presentations were followed by panel discussions\, which was further extended to questions and reflection sessions from the participants. After the panel discussion\, final remark on the overall program was given and closed thereafter.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-mayors-office-police-commission-code-enforcement-bureau-and-women-and-youth-bureau-to-support-strong-enforcement-of-sf-provisions-4/
LOCATION:Kenna Hotel\, Bole\, Addis Ababa
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230825T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230830T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230830T141919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T141934Z
UID:4759-1692950400-1693414800@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office\, Police Commission\, Code enforcement bureau\, and women and youth bureau to support strong enforcement of SF provisions
DESCRIPTION:The advocacy meeting with Mayor’s office took place on August 25\, 2023\, at Kenna Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, in a progress review meeting set up. The progress review and discussion targeted creating and sustaining high political commitment among higher officials and prioritising SF implementation and compliance as an expected outcome. This meeting specifically\, aspire to see the engagement of Mayor office in AASFI strengthen and deepened. This program gathered participants from AASFI stakeholders\, EFDA\, AA-FMHACA\, AA Code Authority\, CTFK representative\, MCDO\, and Addis Media Network. The meeting was organized into two main sessions. The first session started with introductions and an opening speech from AAFMHACA and MCDO. The short introduction was followed by a presentation from MCDO\, Lideta\, and Gullele sub cities. The presentations were followed by panel discussions\, which was further extended to questions and reflection sessions from the participants. After the panel discussion\, final remark on the overall program was given and closed thereafter.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-mayors-office-police-commission-code-enforcement-bureau-and-women-and-youth-bureau-to-support-strong-enforcement-of-sf-provisions-3/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230830T132927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T132927Z
UID:4756-1691136000-1691168400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, law enforcement\, MCDO and MWECS on Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on August 4\, 2023. This kind of on-site visit is an integral joint visit of stakeholders. It is organized in the context of a joint or integrated on-site visit of stakeholders in Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities\, where progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 is observed on spot. The on-site visit gathered stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome is to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, Lideta and Gullele\, and MCDO. During the inspection\, the visitor team observed that most of district 3\, 5 and 9 establishments in satisfactory state in adhering to the SF requirements. The team was grateful about the work done in Arada visiting the aforementioned provinces. In Kirkos sub city\, what the team has observed was a success story in most follow up cases but need work in districts adjust to the aforementioned ones\, especially district 3. The overall on-site visit was finalized by hearing feedback from the participants and having a meal together which yielded a fruitful discussion over lunch\, especially about strengthening and integrating the tobacco steering committee (task force) by including the newly added sub cities\, Lideta and Gullele. Further discussion and progress review was made in MCDO office among staff.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-law-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-on-arada-kirkos-lideta-and-gullele-sub-cities-2/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230804T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230830T132702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230830T132702Z
UID:4752-1691136000-1691168400@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, law enforcement\, MCDO and MWECS on Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on August 4\, 2023. This kind of on-site visit is an integral joint visit of stakeholders. It is organized in the context of a joint or integrated on-site visit of stakeholders in Arada\, Kirkos\, Lideta and Gullele sub-cities\, where progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 is observed on spot. The on-site visit gathered stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome is to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, Lideta and Gullele\, and MCDO. During the inspection\, the visitor team observed that most of district 3\, 5 and 9 establishments in satisfactory state in adhering to the SF requirements. The team was grateful about the work done in Arada visiting the aforementioned provinces. In Kirkos sub city\, what the team has observed was a success story in most follow up cases but need work in districts adjust to the aforementioned ones\, especially district 3. The overall on-site visit was finalized by hearing feedback from the participants and having a meal together which yielded a fruitful discussion over lunch\, especially about strengthening and integrating the tobacco steering committee (task force) by including the newly added sub cities\, Lideta and Gullele. Further discussion and progress review was made in MCDO office among staff.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-law-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-on-arada-kirkos-lideta-and-gullele-sub-cities/
LOCATION:AddIs Ababa\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230626T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230627T193557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T193557Z
UID:4706-1687766400-1687885200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy meeting with Taskforce\, health officials of AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, sub-cities\, and woreda (province) officials for political support
DESCRIPTION:The workshop took place on June 26\, 2023\, at Tolip Olympia Hotel\, Addis Ababa. It was organized to introduce Lideta and Gullele sub cities FMHACAs to the taskforce and review progress report from Arada SC FMHACA and present it to the newly added Lideta and Gullele sub cities. The advocacy meeting brought stakeholders from Mayor Office\, EFDA\, AAFMHACA\, Sub Cities FMHACAs\, and Law and enforcement office. its expected outcome was to full political support and prioritization of AASFI. The advocacy meeting was organized into two main sessions. Presentations and participants’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from MCDO about the general activity of MCDO followed by presentations on 10 months progress report from Arada FMHACA. The advocacy meeting was served as a platform to introduce Lideta and Gullele sub cities to AASFI task force. Stakeholders’ discussion led by Ms. Elias\, Ashenafi (AAFMHACA)\, and Molla (AAFMHACA) was conducted and reflections and answer on the questions and comments were communicated.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/advocacy-meeting-with-taskforce-health-officials-of-aafmhaca-efda-sub-cities-and-woreda-province-officials-for-political-support/
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230223T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230315T192145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T192145Z
UID:4663-1677139200-1678899600@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Joint on-site visit with EFDA\, FMHACA\, Police\, code enforcement\, MCDO\, and MWECS in Arada\, Kirkos\, and Bole sub-cities
DESCRIPTION:The joint on-site visit has taken place on February 23\, 2023\, at Arada and Kirkos sub-cities\, Addis Ababa. This on-site visit was an integral on-site visit of to observe progress of establishments and adherence to the proclamation 1112/2019 led by higher officials from EFDA and AA-FMHACA. This team consisted members from higher officials to district professionals. It assembled stakeholders of AASFI together and its expected outcome was to ensure the establishment’s adherence to SF requirements. The on-site inspectors were from EFDA\, FMHCA\, Arada FMHCA\, Kirkos FMHACA\, and MCDO. \nThis on-site visit included Ms Heran\, EFDA Director General\, and other AAFMHACA higher officials. Ms Heran\, as she is a vital figure in the AASFI activities joined us in observing the progress of establishments. Her visit with the team was encouraging to the professionals and helped us to deal with the cases practically and observe the challenges and opportunities of AASFI physically.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/joint-on-site-visit-with-efda-fmhaca-police-code-enforcement-mcdo-and-mwecs-in-arada-kirkos-and-bole-sub-cities/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230216T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230217T150917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T150917Z
UID:4646-1676534400-1676653200@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Outreach meeting for Taskforce\, WHO\, AAFMHACA and Arada\, and other sub-city’s health and law enforcement officials to ensure prioritization and continued political support
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Outreach meeting for Taskforce”\, which consisted EFDA\, AAFMHCA\, and Mayor Office\, Arada FMHCA\, AA Code enforcement\, and MCDO\, and its expected outcome was to create political support and awareness creation on the SF environment. It took place on February 16\, 2023\, at Momona Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia. The workshop was organized in two main sessions. Presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA and the second session were dedicated to stakeholders’ discussion. Ms. Heran (EFDA) and Ms. Tigist (AAFMHACA) reflected on the questions raised by participants and added further points regarding the topics raised. The workshop was organized into three presentations and stakeholders’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from AAFMAHCA\, MCDO and Arada and Kirkos FMHACA. The short introduction by Ms Tigist (AAFMHACA) was followed by presentations on bi-annual report review from Arada and Kirkos. The participants reflected on the discussion points and other outstanding agenda. The meeting was productive since it was able to generate the need for a larger stakeholders meeting.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/outreach-meeting-for-taskforce-who-aafmhaca-and-arada-and-other-sub-citys-health-and-law-enforcement-officials-to-ensure-prioritization-and-continued-political-support-3/
LOCATION:Momona Hotel
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230216T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230217T145713
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230217T145713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230217T145713Z
UID:4642-1676505600-1676645833@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Outreach meeting for Taskforce\, WHO\, AAFMHACA and Arada\, and other sub-city’s health and law enforcement officials to ensure prioritization and continued political support
DESCRIPTION:This workshop was entitled “Outreach meeting for Taskforce”\, which consisted EFDA\, AAFMHCA\, and Mayor Office\, Arada FMHCA\, AA Code enforcement\, and MCDO\, and its expected outcome was to create political support and awareness creation on the SF environment. It took place on February 16\, 2023\, at Momona Hotel\, Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia. The workshop was organized in two main sessions. Presentations from MCDO and AAFMHACA and the second session were dedicated to stakeholders’ discussion. Ms. Heran (EFDA) and Ms. Tigist (AAFMHACA) reflected on the questions raised by participants and added further points regarding the topics raised. The workshop was organized into three presentations and stakeholders’ discussion. The first session started with introductions and presentations from AAFMAHCA\, MCDO and Arada and Kirkos FMHACA. The short introduction by Ms Tigist (AAFMHACA) was followed by presentations on bi-annual report review from Arada and Kirkos. The participants reflected on the discussion points and other outstanding agenda. The meeting was productive since it was able to generate the need for a larger stakeholders meeting.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/outreach-meeting-for-taskforce-who-aafmhaca-and-arada-and-other-sub-citys-health-and-law-enforcement-officials-to-ensure-prioritization-and-continued-political-support-2/
LOCATION:Momona Hotel
CATEGORIES:Addiction,Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230315T190838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T190838Z
UID:4660-1672876800-1673049599@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Support AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, and other law enforcement officials with daytime inspection and SF enforcement visits in Arada and Kirkos sub-cities selected districts
DESCRIPTION:On January 5 and 6\, 2023\, a daytime inspection was conducted in Arada sub-city as we were inspecting Kirkos on the night. The work done during the daytime inspection was observed by a joint team of AA-FMHACA and sub-city FMHACA. IEC/BCC materials and No-smoking signs were distributed during the on-site inspection and prior meeting for orientation. Establishments which failed to post the No-Smoking coloured sticker were given new ones and re-introduced to the concept of posting the stickers on visible spots. One of the main challenges in Arada SC during this inspection was the unstable office set up of Arada-FMHACA. The bureau was going under restructuring and deploying of professionals that made our job a bit difficult to assign a convenient day and professionals for the job. \n 
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/support-aafmhaca-efda-and-other-law-enforcement-officials-with-daytime-inspection-and-sf-enforcement-visits-in-arada-and-kirkos-sub-cities-selected-districts-2/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230107
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20230315T180749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T180749Z
UID:4655-1672876800-1673049599@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Support AAFMHACA\, EFDA\, and other law enforcement officials with daytime inspection and SF enforcement visits in Arada and Kirkos sub-cities selected districts
DESCRIPTION:A daytime inspection was conducted in Arada sub-city as we were inspecting Kirkos on the night. The work done during the daytime inspection was observed by a joint team of AA-FMHACA and sub-city FMHACA. IEC/BCC materials and No-smoking signs were distributed during the on-site inspection and prior meeting for orientation. Establishments which failed to post the No-Smoking coloured sticker were given new ones and re-introduced to the concept of posting the stickers on visible spots. One of the main challenges in Arada SC during this inspection was the unstable office set up of Arada-FMHACA. The bureau was going under restructuring and deploying of professionals that made our job a bit difficult to assign a convenient day and professionals for the job. \n 
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/support-aafmhaca-efda-and-other-law-enforcement-officials-with-daytime-inspection-and-sf-enforcement-visits-in-arada-and-kirkos-sub-cities-selected-districts/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Advocacy,Inspection,Tobacco
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221214T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221215T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T022059
CREATED:20221220T183557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221220T183557Z
UID:4583-1671004800-1671123600@meqoamia.org
SUMMARY:Day time inspection in Kirkos sub-cities \, Addis Ababa .
DESCRIPTION:December 14 and 15\, 2022\, a daytime inspection was conducted both in Kirkos sub-cities. This inspection is the second daytime inspection to be conducted in Kirkos. A thorough orientation was given to district professionals and focal persons on December 13\, 2022. Issues were raised regarding the inspection checklist\, how to take legal measures\, and logistics for inspection. We also oversaw the overall activity jointly with AA-FMHACA and sub-city FMHACA during the inspection process. IEC/BCC materials and No-smoking signs were distributed during the on-site inspection and meetings. Establishments which failed to post the No-Smoking coloured sticker were given new ones and re-introduced to the concept of posting the stickers on visible spots. Regardless of the challenge on the field\, Kirkos sub-city has shown promising progress as we have witnessed in the previous inspection.
URL:https://meqoamia.org/event/day-time-inspection-in-kirkos-sub-cities-addis-ababa/
CATEGORIES:Addis Ababa Tobacco Smoke-free Initiative (AATSFI),Inspection,Tobacco
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