World No Tobacco Day culminated with the observation of World No Tobacco Fortnight at CHC Medziphema on June 15.
Medziphema, June 16 (MExN): The World No Tobacco Day culminated with the observation of World No Tobacco Fortnight (May 31 to June 15) at CHC Medziphema on June 15.
During the programme, Dr Viphrezonuo Kuotsu, Junior Dental Surgeon speaking on the theme, ‘We Need Food, Not Tobacco’ she emphasised on growing alternative crops instead of tobacco plant. She highlighted that the Fortnight was observed to spread awareness on the ill effects of tobacco use including smoking and smokeless tobacco products.
She stated that using tobacco products in the smoking form not only affects the smokers but also cause harm to non-smokers through second-hand smoke exposure which is equally as harmful for non-smokers as for the smokers.
A press release received here stated that during the fortnight, anti-tobacco counseling was given to OPD patients. During the concluding part of the programme, Anti-Tobacco pledge was taken by the CHC staffs.
