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Tonga Quitline — Tapuifi Tonga quit line 0800 333

About this quitline

Tonga runs a national toll-free Quitline, 0800 333, for people who want to stop smoking. It is part of the Ministry of Health's "Quit Smoking Now" campaign, known in Tongan as Tuku Ifi Leva and promoted through the Tapuifi Tonga website. When you call, trained Ministry of Health staff give free advice and support to help you plan a quit attempt and stay smoke-free. The campaign was developed with the Tonga Health Promotion Foundation (TongaHealth), the World Health Organization and the Australian Government, and staff were trained with help from Quit Victoria in Australia. Tobacco use in Tonga is among the highest in the world, which is why the line was set up.

Sources: Tapuifi Tonga — Quit support , Matangi Tonga — Alarming statistics drive Tonga's "Quit smoking Now!" campaign , RNZ — Quitline to help Tongan smokers give up deadly habit

Phone Numbers

Tapuifi Tonga quit line 0800 333 0800 333
Toll-free

Websites

Directory data comes from the World Health Organization.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a quitline in Tonga?
Yes. Tonga has a national toll-free Quitline, 0800 333, set up by the Ministry of Health for people who want to stop smoking. Trained staff answer calls and give advice and support. The line is part of the "Quit Smoking Now" (Tuku Ifi Leva) campaign promoted through the Tapuifi Tonga website.

Source: Matangi Tonga — Alarming statistics drive Tonga's "Quit smoking Now!" campaign , Tapuifi Tonga — Quit support

Is help to quit smoking free in Tonga?
Yes. The Quitline 0800 333 is toll-free, so calls cost nothing, and the advice and support you receive are free. The service was created by the Ministry of Health to make quitting easier for everyone in Tonga, with support from TongaHealth, the World Health Organization and the Australian Government.

Source: Matangi Tonga — Alarming statistics drive Tonga's "Quit smoking Now!" campaign , RNZ — Quitline to help Tongan smokers give up deadly habit

What does the 0800 333 Quitline offer?
When you call 0800 333, fully trained Ministry of Health staff give advice and support to people who are motivated to quit smoking. They can help you understand your habit, set a quit date and stay on track. The Tongan staff were trained with help from Quit Victoria in Australia.

Source: Matangi Tonga — Alarming statistics drive Tonga's "Quit smoking Now!" campaign , RNZ — Quitline to help Tongan smokers give up deadly habit

Where else can I get help to quit smoking in Tonga?
As well as the Quitline, you can ask for help at your local health centre or district hospital, where Ministry of Health staff can advise you on quitting. The Tapuifi Tonga website shares quit-smoking information and resources from the national campaign, and your doctor or nurse can point you to local support.

Source: Tapuifi Tonga — Quit support , World Health Organization — Tonga

Who runs the Tonga Quitline and what languages does it use?
The Quitline is run by Tonga's Ministry of Health as part of the Tuku Ifi Leva ("Quit Smoking Now") campaign, supported by the Tonga Health Promotion Foundation (TongaHealth), the World Health Organization and the Australian Government. Staff serve callers in Tongan and English, the two languages used across Tonga's health services.

Source: Matangi Tonga — Alarming statistics drive Tonga's "Quit smoking Now!" campaign , World Health Organization — Tonga

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