What is NHPA?

In May 6, 2004 National Health Professionals Alliance (NHPA) for tobacco control was founded, and in May 18, 2004 - formally registered.  NHPA comprises the following member organizations of medical specialists: Georgian Medical Association, Georgian Internists' Association, Georgian Nurse Association, Georgian Pharmaceutical Association, Georgian Society of Atherosclerosis, Georgian Women Doctors Association, Georgia Family Medicine Association, Georgian Association of Stomatologists.

Main goals of the NHPA: Coordination of efforts of professional associations for tobacco control; Involving tobacco control in Public Health agenda at the governmental level; Supporting government for FCTC ratification and implementation; Influence on universities and other educational centers for including tobacco control in teaching process through continuing education curricula and other  learning programs;  Coordination to European political initiatives and tobacco control process in Georgia; Support WHO  policy in Tobacco control. 

Alliance for Tobacco Control (NHPA) jointly with other relevant NGOs conducts monitoring activities in medical facilities to make sure about following legal requirements on smoking restriction.