Biography

Les Hagen is the executive director of ASH Canada, an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta School of Public Health, and the North American lead for the Union Tobacco Control Section. Over the past three decades, Les has provided regional, national and global leadership on tobacco control. He has received several awards for his contributions, including a Meritorious Service Medal from Canada's Governor General.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Restoring FCTC shadow reporting with the Global Tobacco Control Progress Hub

The Global Tobacco Control Progress Hub has helped restore FCTC shadow reporting by civil society organizations. Independent surveillance and reporting can help improve treaty implementation and government accountability regarding FCTC adherence and execution.

Source: Conference 2024