Tobacco Control & Prevention Program
P.O. Box 6027
Koror, Republic of Palau 96940
Telephone No. (680) 488-8118
Fax No. (680) 488-8273
Email:stun@palaunet.com
Learn more about other services and programs
from the Division of Behavioral Health main page.
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STAFF:
Program Manager - Valerie R. Whipps
Administrative Assistant - Marline V. Ngiratmab
Social Marketing Specialist - Vacant
Surveillance & Evaluation Specialist - Lora Rengiil |
Mission
"To promote the concept of a "Healthy Island", by reducing tobacco consumption in all its form, and eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke through comprehensive strategies."
Vision
"Palau a "Healthy Island", where individuals and communities are free from tobacco's addiction, and the effects of its use, and are not exposed to secondhand smoke."
PROGRAM GOALS
• Eliminate Exposure to Secondhand Smoke.
• Prevent Initiation of Tobacco Use Among Young People.
• Promote Tobacco Use Cessation Among Young People and Adults.
• Identify and Eliminate Disparities Among Populations.
The key activities to achieve our goals are through Community Intervention and Mobilization, Counter-Marketing, Policy/Environmental Change, and Surveillance and Evaluation.
