Mysore/Mysuru: As part of ‘World No Tobacco Day’, the Tobacco Control and Cessation Centre (TCC) at JSS Dental College and Hospital, JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (JSS AHER), conducted a national workshop titled ‘Tobacco-Free Life: Healthcare Professionals’ Vital Role and Responsibilities.’ The workshop, held in hybrid mode, aimed to highlight the critical role…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day, HCG- Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology (HCG-BHIO) had organised Hope-A-Thon, a 3 km walk from Kote Anjaneyaswamy Temple here on May 31. More than 1,200 people including students from various colleges took part. A pledge was also taken by all the participants, college students and the…
Mysore/Mysuru: Marking World No Tobacco Day, the District Administration, Zilla Panchayat, Department of Health and Family Welfare, District Surveillance Unit and District Tobacco Control Unit, MMC&RI, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology and other organisations had organised an awareness rally in city this morning to spread a message on the ill-effects of tobacco consumption. Speaking…
Hopethon in city on May 31 Mysore/Mysuru: Every year, May 31 is observed as ‘World No Tobacco Day’ by World Health Organisation (WHO) and this year, it is being observed with the theme ‘We need food, not tobacco.’ As per Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2019, 267 million Indians consume tobacco in both smokeless (Gutka…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Farooqia Dental College and Hospital, Umer Khyam Road, Eidgah, Mysuru, had organised ‘World No Tobacco Day’ Jatha at the College premises and in front of College campus to create awareness among public with the theme “Tobacco: Threat to our Environment.” College Principal Dr. B.G. Yogesh, Dr. G. Gurudath, Professor and HoD of Public…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day and to make Mysuru Tobacco-Free City in India, Bharath Hospital and Institute of Oncology in association with Mysuru Gym and Fitness Owners Association had organised Hope-A-Thon (a 3-km walk and 6-km run) from Kote Anjaneya swamy temple here on Saturday. Hundreds of people including from various colleges…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day, a street play was held under the joint aegis of Health and Family Welfare Department, District Surveillance Unit and District Tobacco Control Cell, at K.R. Hospital premises here this morning, in order to create public awareness on the dangers of tobacco consumption. Speaking on the occasion, District…
1,359 cases booked under COTPA, Rs. 2,35,380 fine collected in 2019-20 Mysore/Mysuru: To mark World No Tobacco Day celebration, District Survekshan Unit, District Tobacco Control Cell and District Health and Family Welfare Society jointly flagged off an awareness vehicle at District Health Officer’s (DHO) Office premises in Nazarbad this morning. Every year, on May 31st,…
Mysore/Mysuru: As part of World No Tobacco Day, Arivu Samsthe had organised a programme to create awareness on the ill-effects of tobacco consumption at Nanjumalige Circle in city yesterday. Krishnaraja (KR) Inspector L. Srinivas, who was the chief guest, inaugurated the programme by pouring water on tobacco products and destroying them. Speaking on the occasion,…
For many, the COVID-19 lockdown has been a good push to quit smoking. Tobacco smoking or chewing is a known risk factor for many respiratory infections and increases the severity of respiratory diseases. On World No Tobacco Day today, here is an article that highlights how smokers are likely to be more vulnerable to COVID-19…
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