Nowshera Health Block celebrates World No Tobacco Day at SDH Nowshera. Theme for WNTD-2024: Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference.

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SHYAM SOOD

RAJOURI MAY 31:–The Block Health Department of Nowshera, in collaboration with local community organizations, celebrated World No Tobacco Day on Friday at the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Nowshera in Rajouri district under the supervision of Director Health Services Jammu, Dr Rakesh Magotra; and CMO Rajouri,Dr. Manohar Rana.

On this occasion all the employees of the Sub-District Hospital Nowshera took a pledge to raise awareness among people to prevent the consumption of tobacco by holding banners and posters.
World No Tobacco Day is observed annually on May 31st. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1987. Initially it was called World No Smoking Day. The day aimed to draw global attention to the devastating health effects of tobacco use.
BMO Nowshera, Dr Iqbal Malik said: “World Tobacco Prohibition Day, celebrated as a global initiative under the leadership of the World Health Organization (WHO). The purpose is to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and to advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption,”.
“This day is celebrated to educate people about the health risks associated with tobacco use, including smokeless tobacco products, and to emphasize the importance of quitting tobacco. Governments, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to act against the use of tobacco,” he said.
This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.
The annual observance aims to not only increase awareness among global citizens about the dangers of tobacco use but also educate them about the business practices of tobacco companies, what the WHO is doing to fight the tobacco pandemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and well-being and protect future generations.
On this day, various activities and campaigns are organized worldwide to promote tobacco control.
‘Protecting Children from Tobacco Industry Interference’ is the theme for World No Tobacco Day-2024 which focuses on preventing the tobacco industry from targeting young people with harmful products and promoting policies that protect them from manipulative practices.
Children exposed to tobacco use at home or in their communities are more likely to become smokers themselves. By protecting children from the tobacco industry’s influence, we can prevent addiction, safeguard their health, and build a healthier future for all.