Government Dental College & Hospital Srinagar Celebrates World No Tobacco Day with Collaborative Effort from Departments of Pulmonary Medicine and Psychiatry IMHANS Government Medical College Srinagar**
Government Dental College & Hospital Srinagar is proud to announce a special event in observance of World No Tobacco Day on 31/05/2024. This significant occasion was marked by a collaborative initiative between Government Dental college and Hospital Srinagar, Department of Pulmonary Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College Srinagar aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promoting healthier, smoke-free lifestyles.
World No Tobacco Day, established by the World Health Organization (WHO), is observed annually on May 31st to highlight the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocate for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. This year’s theme, “Protect children from tobacco industry interference”, underscores the urgent need to combat the tobacco epidemic and save lives. The workshop was organised by Department of public health dentistry, Government Dental college and Hospital Srinagar headed by Dr Aasim Farooq Shah. All the faculty and students of the institute participated in the workshop. Principal Government Dental college and Hospital Professor Dr Ajaz Shah opened the workshop with a detailed lecture on tobacco and it’s effects on oral health and general health. He laid emphasis on the oral health professionals to create awareness about the relation of oral cancer and tobacco. The workshop followed by a series of lectures by renowned faculty members of the government medical College Srinagar.
The event featured a series of activities, including lectures by Leading pulmonologists Professor Dr Naveed Nazir Shah and psychiatrists from Government medical college Srinagar Professor Dr Yasir Rather who discussed the multifaceted impact of tobacco on physical and mental health, and explore comprehensive approaches to cessation. Their speeches included comprehensive management of smokers and smoking cessation methodology.
Other than the workshop A robust campaign featuring educational materials, social media outreach, and community engagement activities was launched By Department of public health dentistry to spread the message about the harmful effects of tobacco and the benefits of quitting. The department of public health dentistry Government Dental college Srinagar is already running a tobacco cessation clinic on daily basis and routinely is counselling tobacco users to quit tobacco.
As Tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable disease and death. By working together these institutions aimed to deliver a powerful message about the importance of quitting tobacco for overall health and well-being.”
Dr. Naveed Nazir shah, Head of the Department of pulmonary medicine, provided knowledge about how smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and can lead to COPD including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, and even lung cancer.
Dr. Yasir Rather, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, added, “Nicotine addiction is not only a physical challenge but also a psychological one. Our collaborative efforts will address both aspects, offering comprehensive support to those looking to quit.”
So on this occasion of world no tobacco day, Government Dental College & Hospital Srinagar requests all the healthcare professionals, and media representatives to join and support the global fight against tobacco. Together, we can make a difference and promote a healthier future for all.
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