WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY

World No Tobacco Day is observed on May 31st every year. It serves as a global initiative to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and advocate for tobacco control measures. The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2024 is “Protecting children from tobacco industry interference”. This year, the focus is on empowering children worldwide to take a stand against predatory tobacco marketing tactics.

 A comprehensive program was organized for WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY 2024, at the Department of Public Health Dentistry, SDDGPI, Barwala. The day featured a range of activities, including Dental Camps, Lecture, Poster Making, Memes and Reel Making Competition, Pledge Ceremony. The students enthusiastically participated in each event, showcasing their creativity and commitment to tobacco cessation.

On the eve of World No Tobacco Day, a dental camp was organized at Bajrang Bhawanin Narayangarh. The event aimed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco on oral health. Dental team of Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College provided free check-ups, treatments, and educational sessions on maintaining good oral hygiene and the importance of quitting tobacco. The camp was a large turnout, reflecting the community's commitment to healthier living.

 PledgeCeremony at the dental camp in Bajrang Bhawan, Narayangarh, on the eve of WorldNo Tobacco Day was a poignant and inspiring moment. After receiving dental check-ups and counseling, participants gathered to take a collective oath to quit tobacco and promote a healthier lifestyle. The ceremony was led by local health officials and community leaders, who emphasized the importance of this commitment for individual well-being and public health. In addition to the dental services, the camp at Bajrang Bhawan, Narayangarh, featured comprehensive counseling sessions to help attendees understand the dangers of tobacco.

 A Lecture was organized in the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Swami DeviDyal Hospital and Dental College, Barwala. The program started with a speech by Dr. Surbhi Jindal (Nodal Officer, Civil Hospital, Ambala). The gathering was addressed and glorified by her words of wisdom followed by a pledge ceremony. Poster making competition , reel and meme making competitions were organized in the Department of Public Health Dentistry on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day. Students took part in the competition with great enthusiasm.

 World No Tobacco Day is an annual event observed on May 31st, created by the World Health Organization(WHO) in 1987. The day aims to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption globally. Each year, World No Tobacco Day focuses on a specific theme. The students have taken part in the competition with great zeal.

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