EES To Implemented Order On Shisha The Government of Eastern Equatoria State has confirmed their support to the implementation of the order that prohibits smoking of Shisha in public. 11 November 2012
The Health Minister of EES Dr. Margaret Itto Leonardo. [File| Gurtong] By Peter Lokale Nakimangole TORIT, 11 November 2012 [Gurtong] – The standing order issued on October 20th by Torit County Commissioner William Oyet Omoro is due for implementation after just a Month. The local order 13/2012 notifies all persons dealing in Shisha inside Torit that the product is banned. Hon. Oyet argues that Shisha as a leisure activity is addictive and must be abolished in public places of Torit County. The commissioner says it is only the implementation of the order that remains to be executed by the county officials. Hon. Oyet also says the county needs additional support from state government as the execution of the order requires a combined effort of all stakeholders including security agencies. Speaking to the press over the weekend, the state government spokesperson, Hon. Felix Otuduha Siro welcomed the order, saying it will be profitable to all as it also reduces health risks in the public. Hon. Otuduha says the practice encourages idleness among the youth which deprives families of assistance from such people. In support of the order, the state Public Administration and Internal Affairs Minister Hon. Claudio Suleiman Liling said State does not condone things that contribute to health problems. The State Health Minister Dr. Margaret Itto Leonardo hailed the commissioner for the order, saying Shisha smoking is a health hazard to human life and pledged to work together with county leadership to promote healthy living. Posted in: Home, Governance, Health -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
