Can Tho: Competition on preventing and combating the harmful effects of tobacco in schools in 2025

Recently, at Can Tho City College of Economics and Technology, the Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Can Tho City coordinated with the Department of Education and Training to organize the Competition on Prevention of Tobacco Harms in Schools in 2025 (Cluster 1). The program aims to raise students' awareness of the harmful effects of tobacco, especially e-cigarettes - an increasing trend in the school environment.

The competition had the participation of 8 teams from high schools: An Khanh, Phan Ngoc Hien, Bui Huu Nghia, Nguyen Viet Dung, Chau Van Liem, Tran Dai Nghia, Nguyen Viet Hong and Binh Thuy. The organization's funding was supported by the Tobacco Harm Prevention Fund ( Ministry of Health ).

The teams went through 3 rounds: Self-introduction, Knowledge and Drama.

In the Self-Introduction round (maximum 7 minutes, 20 points), teams create many forms such as short skits, narratives combined with illustrations, background music... to convey the message "Say no to cigarettes in schools". The judges score based on creativity, attractiveness, ability to convey the message and the level of investment in costumes and props.

The Knowledge section (maximum 20 points) focuses on the contents of the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms, identifying new types of tobacco and the harmful effects of passive smoking. Many situational questions are given to help students apply their knowledge to practice.

The Dramatization round with the highest score (maximum 60 points, no more than 10 minutes) was the highlight of the contest. The teams performed skits reflecting the reality of students being enticed to use electronic cigarettes, thereby sending a strong message about living a healthy and responsible life.

Competition scene

At the end of the competition, the Organizing Committee awarded the first prize to An Khanh High School team, the second prize to Tran Dai Nghia High School team and the third prize to Nguyen Viet Hong High School; the remaining 5 teams received encouragement prizes. The 3 teams with high prizes will continue to participate in the city-level competition in December 2025.

In November, the contest continued to be implemented in clusters 2 and 3, with the participation of the remaining public and private high schools in the area. The activity contributes to building a green, clean, beautiful, smoke-free school environment, aiming to reduce the smoking rate in the community and protect the health of the younger generation.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/can-tho-hoi-thi-phong-chong-tac-hai-thuoc-la-trong-truong-hoc-nam-2025-20251110165701898.htm