# Brazilian public health smoking cessation initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-public-health-smoking-cessation-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-12T13:51:54.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Public health authorities in various Brazilian municipalities are implementing initiatives to promote smoking cessation and prevent tobacco-related diseases. In Alegre and Quatro Pontes, health departments are focusing on the physiological benefits of quitting tobacco and providing peer support through organized groups to address nicotine dependence. These efforts specifically warn against the use of electronic smoking devices, such as vapes and pods, which are deemed unsafe. In Maceió, the campaign has expanded to include ‘Agosto Branco’, a dedicated period for lung cancer awareness. The Maceió Municipal Health Secretariat is utilizing specialized Smoking Cessation Centers to provide professional guidance and pharmacological treatments. These services are accessible to residents through spontaneous demand at participating health units, offering continuous care for those looking to quit both traditional and electronic cigarettes. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Maceió health officials promote lung cancer prevention and smoking cessation Maceió is promoting lung cancer prevention through its Smoking Cessation Centers, offering specialized support and medication to help residents quit traditional and electronic tobacco products. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macei-health-officials-promote-lung-cancer-prevention-and-smoking-cessation ### 2026-08-10: Brazilian health departments promote smoking cessation programs Health departments in Alegre and Quatro Pontes, Brazil, are promoting smoking cessation programs and warning against the risks of tobacco and electronic cigarettes to improve public respiratory and heart health 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-health-departments-promote-smoking-cessation-programs --- Cite as: Brazilian public health smoking cessation initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-public-health-smoking-cessation-initiatives