We are excited to announce a new free online course in French
The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union) is pleased to announce the launch of a new, free online course in French: Tobacco – History, Consequences, and Cessation.
Developed by leading public health experts, this course is designed for healthcare professionals and stakeholders engaged in tobacco control, with a particular focus on low- and middle-income countries in Francophone regions.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Acquire foundational knowledge on tobacco dependence and its health, social, and environmental impacts.
- Enhance practical skills in tobacco cessation, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Learn from real-world experiences, including clinical case studies and tobacco control initiatives implemented in Burkina Faso and Benin.
- Receive a certificate of completion upon successful completion of the final assessment.
Course Format and Details
- Delivery: Fully online, self-paced, and free of charge.
- Estimated Duration: 8 to 10 hours.
- Language: French.
- Target Audience: Healthcare professionals, public health practitioners, students, counsellors, researchers, and community workers in Francophone countries.
A message from late Prof Ouedraogo about the importance of this course
This course has been made possible through the generous support of the French Development Agency (AFD) and is dedicated to the memory of Professor Georges Ouédraogo, whose contributions to public health continue to inspire.
We encourage you to share this opportunity with colleagues and professional networks. The Union is actively seeking funding to make this course available in English and additional languages.
For further information, please contact: unioncourses@theunion.org