Kohima, November 24 (MExN): An advocacy workshop on tobacco control for all dental surgeons of Kohima district and declaration of tobacco free dental clinics was held at De Oriental Grand Hotel, Kohima, on November 24.
During the workshop, Dr. N Saving declared the tobacco free dental clinic in Kohima district and read out the guidelines for tobacco free dental clinics.
Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, Rovilatuo Mor encouraged the enforcement authority to revitalized their effort and achieving the targets for the betterment of the society. He also gave away the certificate of tobacco free dental clinic to 24 clinics in under Kohima district.
State Nodal Officer NTCP and Joint Director of DHFW, Dr. H Chishi while delivering on the role of dental surgeons in tobacco control said tobacco use is a leading cause of preventable deaths all over the world. Tobacco is also one of the major causes of deaths and diseases in India, accounting for almost a million deaths ever year. He urged the doctor presents to give their best effort to convince their patients by disseminating about the harmful of tobacco. He urged the doctors to sacrifice their time for the noble cause of social responsibility by given counselling about the adverse effects of tobacco and it’s consequence to the health.
A press release said that the workshop was chaired by president of Indian Dental Association Nagaland State Branch, Dr. P Koza and the vote of thanks was delivered by the District Nodal Officer, NTCP, Dr. Arenla Walling.
