Penjwen’s Anti-Vape Campaign Launches

A joint committee in Penjwen stance against vapes with ongoing campaign to ban sales, ensuring local shops do not participate with any kind of vapes trading.

Penjwen district in Sulaimani province. (Photo: Kurdistan24)
Penjwen district in Sulaimani province. (Photo: Kurdistan24)

Erbil (Kurdistan24) – Kurdistan Region’s Penjwen district of Sulaimani province municipality announced on Thursday the launch of a major initiative aimed at banning the sale, purchase and use of vape products within the district. 

A joint committee in Penjwen stance against vapes with ongoing campaign to ban sales, ensuring local shops do not participate with any kind of vapes trading.

Sarwar Karim, head of the Penjwen municipality’s joint committee concerned with this matter told Kurdistan24, that “this campaign has started since August 2024; however, that campaign now has been very intensified in a way that no shops or markets in the town buy or sell vapes now."

Karim also mentioned that "In addition to the town’s official channels, there is a nationwide campaign by teachers, religious leaders, intellectuals and all different sections to raise awareness among people regarding the use of vapes.” “Fortunately, we have been able to control it completely," he revealed.

In several countries worldwide including Brazil, Singapore, Thailand and India importing or using vapes is banned, and internationally campaigns are ongoing to raise awareness about the potential harms of vaping.

Despite being marketed as a safer alternative to classic cigarettes, it has been medically proved that vaping poses significant health risks. It exposes users to harmful chemicals, which can lead to lung damage, heart issues, and addiction. The long-term effects remain a concern, with potential risks including cancer and other severe conditions.