Quit Smoking Helpline in Azerbaijan

Frequently asked questions

How can I get help to quit smoking in Azerbaijan?

There is no national stop-smoking phone line in Azerbaijan, but free help still exists. Start with NoSmoke.az, the official information resource from the Public Health and Reforms Center, and the free "Tütündən imtina et" (Give up smoking) app. For in-person support, see your family doctor or local polyclinic, who can help you set a quit date and plan. Pharmacies also sell nicotine-replacement products without a prescription.

Source: NoSmoke.az , Public Health and Reforms Center (PHRC) — Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan

What is NoSmoke.az and is it free?

NoSmoke.az is a free anti-tobacco website run by the Public Health and Reforms Center (PHRC) of the Ministry of Health, with support from WHO. It began with the "Make every day No Tobacco Day" campaign and offers information and motivation to stop smoking, including the free "Tütündən imtina et" (Give up smoking) mobile app, which lets you log your cigarettes and track your smoke-free progress. There is no charge to use the site or the app.

Source: NoSmoke.az , Public Health and Reforms Center (PHRC) — Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan

Where can I get in-person help, such as from a family doctor or polyclinic?

Your family doctor or local polyclinic is the practical starting point for face-to-face support in Azerbaijan. A doctor can assess your smoking, help you set a quit date, advise on nicotine-replacement products and follow up with you. WHO notes that dedicated smoking-cessation services are still limited across the country, so a brief conversation with your own doctor is often the most accessible route.

Source: WHO — Tobacco Control Fact Sheet, Azerbaijan

Is help and medication to quit smoking free in Azerbaijan?

The NoSmoke.az resource and the "Tütündən imtina et" app are free, and basic advice from a family doctor in the public system is generally available. However, medication is not fully covered: WHO reports that nicotine-replacement therapy can be bought in pharmacies without a prescription but is not paid for by the state, so you would cover the cost of patches, gum or lozenges yourself.

Source: WHO — Tobacco Control Fact Sheet, Azerbaijan , WHO — Azerbaijan tobacco country profile

What languages and online resources are available?

NoSmoke.az and the official campaign materials are mainly in Azerbaijani, the state language, and Russian is also widely understood in Azerbaijan. The "Tütündən imtina et" app and the website let you read tips and track your progress online at any time. If you prefer guidance in another language, your family doctor can still talk you through the same steps in person.

Source: NoSmoke.az