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Global Action to End Smoking
The Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) programme is a capacity-building initiative designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of health care workers in addressing tobacco-related harm and smoke cessation. Working with the Ministry of Health and the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM), the project develops and delivers CPD modules, training programmes and health-education materials that empower health professionals to provide effective support to their clients.
- Build frontline health-worker capacity for tobacco cessation
- Embed approved CPD modules into the NMCM platform
- Reinforce THR messages through validated health-education posters
- Sustain impact through mentorship, monitoring & stakeholder engagement
Training of Trainers
10 master trainers certified through a three-day ToT, ready to roll out frontline training nationwide.
CPD Integration
THR modules adopted into the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi CPD platform for long-term access.
Health-Education Posters
MoH-approved posters printed and displayed across supported facilities to reinforce THR messages.
Mentorship & Monitoring
Facility-level mentorship and data collection track how THR messages are utilised and their impact.
Key Results
Frontline healthcare providers gained enhanced knowledge, skills and confidence in tobacco harm reduction and cessation, with facilities recording increased adoption of counselling, screenings and quit attempts.
- Enhanced knowledge, competency and skills retention
- Increased adoption of cessation services by clients
- Greater community awareness and mobilisation
25+
Districts reached
75+
Health facilities
500+
Health workers trained
10+
Certified trainers
