Goal 3. Good Health and Well-being
3.3.6 Smoke-free policy
2022-2023
AASTMT adopts a strict smoke-free policy where smoking is prohibited in all buildings and facilities. Several awareness events have been organized to address the risks of smoking and addiction.
AAST No Smoking Policy
The no-smoking policy at the academy is strict, with smoking completely prohibited in all sports buildings and fields since the academy's establishment. This policy was implemented to ensure the health and safety of everyone and to promote a smoke-free, healthy, and athletic environment.
https://aast.edu/ar/services/sports-services/contenttemp.php?page_id=48000108
Prosperous Life Policy Statement
According to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Prosperous Life Policy seeks to abolish hunger and poverty while preserving people's health and well-being. In an effort to instill a habit of healthy behavior and community service, it offers AASTMT members a framework and performance metrics to help them meet these objectives. All AASTMT employees in Egypt and the Arab world are subject to the policy.
https://aast.edu/en/sdg/goals.php?unit_item=1203&page_id=120300015
Student Conduct Behavior
Smoking is prohibited according to article 17 chapter 2 (student conduct policy p 11) and disciplinary actions in case of breach are stated in article 13-chapter 3 page 15.
The policy is publicly published on AASTMT website:
https://www.aast.edu/en/affairs/student-affairs/contenttemp.php?page_id=48600013
No Smoking Awareness
Smoking is a harmful habit that affects millions of people around the world. It causes various diseases and reduces the quality of life.
Jana Elbialy, was our speaker about the harmful effects of smoking on the physical and mental health, she also mentioned some strategies that would help a smoker quit and the health benefits of quitting.
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=193650796907163&set=pcb.193650890240487
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/C3FUXj78SvToZbik/
World No Tobacco Day
AASTMT celebrated the world with no tobacco day, a day to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and its impact on health and the environment. Say no to tobacco and yes to a healthier and happier life!
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=202874039318172&set=pcb.202874239318152
The start of the quit smoking awareness campaign.
On 26/2/2023, Dr. Muhammed Nabil AL-Shayeb, Dean of Student Affairs, gave a speech at the beginning of the awareness campaign for AASTMT students against smoking and its health risks, highlighting the campaign's objectives to encourage and motivate students to quit smoking.
https://aast.edu/en/news/news-details.php?language=1&unit_id=656&news_id=132016&event_type_id=1
A Smoking Quit Competition
The Deanship of Student Affairs El Alamein Branch announced the start of the 15 in 15 competition to quit smoking, where the student gradually reduces smoking over 15 weeks.
https://aast.edu/en/news/news-details.php?language=1&unit_id=656&news_id=132014&event_type_id=6
"The harms of smoking and the psychology of addiction"
On 28th March 2022, the College of Pharmacy received a scientific symposium on "The harms of smoking and the psychology of addiction" under the supervision of Dr. Muhammad Atman, professor of pharmacology at the college.
2021-2022
AASTMT adopts a strict smoke-free policy where smoking is prohibited in all buildings and facilities. Several awareness events have been organized to address the risks of smoking and addiction.
Prosperous Life Policy Statement
Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and facilities according to "other health programs" section, page 2
Prosperous Life Policy Statement
Student Conduct Behavior
Smoking is prohibited according to article 17 chapter 2 (Student Conduct Policy p 11) and disciplinary actions in case of breach are stated in article 13, chapter 3 page 15.
The policy is publicly published on the AASTMT website:
No Smoking Awareness
Smoking is a harmful habit that affects millions of people around the world. It causes various diseases and reduces the quality of life. Jana Elbialy, was our speaker about the harmful effects of smoking on the physical and mental health, she also mentioned some strategies that would help a smoker quit and the health benefits of quitting.
No Smoking Awareness workshop on social media
World No Tobacco Day
AASTMT celebrated world no tobacco day, a day to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and its impact on health and the environment. Say no to tobacco and yes to a healthier and happier life!
World No Tobacco Day on social media