Quit Smoking to Win Encourages Inmates to Participate, Offers 80,000 NTD Prize Money Across 8 Groups
The Ministry of Justice, the Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Global View Foundation are jointly organizing the '2026 Inmates Quit Smoking to Win Competition,' aiming to encourage inmates to quit smoking. Successful quitters have a chance to win up to 80,000 NTD in prize money. This initiative has already helped over 8,300 inmates successfully quit smoking.
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The Ministry of Justice, the Health Promotion Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the Global View Foundation are jointly organizing the '2026 Inmates Quit Smoking to Win Competition.' Huang Mou-hsin, Vice Minister of Justice, stated that the Ministry of Justice has proactively organized the 'Inmates Quit Smoking to Win Competition' since 2010, providing various smoking cessation incentives. The competition has directly helped 8,300 inmates successfully quit smoking, not only improving the overall health of inmates but also reducing the burden on their families.
Huang Mou-hsin added that the Ministry of Justice will continue to increase the prize money for successful smoking cessation among inmates this year, hoping to empower them to regain control of their health and break free from nicotine addiction, allowing their families to witness positive changes.
Artist Li Tan and his daughter Li Zi-yan, who participated in the 'Quit Smoking to Win' campaign in 2010 and successfully quit smoking, joined forces to urge "at least 888 inmates to commit to quitting smoking." Li Tan shared that after quitting, he felt his body became significantly stronger. Li Zi-yan demonstrated the 'Four Steps to Quit Smoking' she used to help her father quit: (1) take 15 deep breaths; (2) drink a glass of cold water; (3) stretch the body vigorously; and (4) brush teeth or wash face to combat the urge.
The press conference release stated that for this year's '2026 Inmates Quit Smoking to Win Competition,' besides the chance to win 80,000 NTD prize money across 8 groups for the successful quitters, the Ministry of Justice is adding special prizes for inmates: a 'Ministry of Justice Special Prize for Successful Inmate Smoking Cessation' of 30,000 NTD (1 group) and prizes of 6,000 NTD (6 groups). (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150408
Huang Mou-hsin added that the Ministry of Justice will continue to increase the prize money for successful smoking cessation among inmates this year, hoping to empower them to regain control of their health and break free from nicotine addiction, allowing their families to witness positive changes.
Artist Li Tan and his daughter Li Zi-yan, who participated in the 'Quit Smoking to Win' campaign in 2010 and successfully quit smoking, joined forces to urge "at least 888 inmates to commit to quitting smoking." Li Tan shared that after quitting, he felt his body became significantly stronger. Li Zi-yan demonstrated the 'Four Steps to Quit Smoking' she used to help her father quit: (1) take 15 deep breaths; (2) drink a glass of cold water; (3) stretch the body vigorously; and (4) brush teeth or wash face to combat the urge.
The press conference release stated that for this year's '2026 Inmates Quit Smoking to Win Competition,' besides the chance to win 80,000 NTD prize money across 8 groups for the successful quitters, the Ministry of Justice is adding special prizes for inmates: a 'Ministry of Justice Special Prize for Successful Inmate Smoking Cessation' of 30,000 NTD (1 group) and prizes of 6,000 NTD (6 groups). (Editor: Chen Ching-fang) 1150408