Peren, June 19 (MExN): Teachers, police officers, district administration, and district education officers were familiarised with the implementation of Tobacco Free Educational Institutions (ToFEI) in Peren district on June 18.
The Peren District Tobacco Control Cell (DTCC) held a one-day training programme at the District Hospital, Peren, during which resource persons from the State tobacco control cell gave various presentations on the topic.
According to a DIPR report, Addl Director & State Nodal Officer, NTCP, Dr Chiekroshuyi Tetseo gave a presentation during the programme which was chaired by district nodal officer for NTCP Peren, Dr Sabino Kuotsu.
Dr Tetseo said it is the responsibility of the teachers and officers to keep their schools tobacco-free by engaging in the ToFEI activities initiated by DTCC Peren. He also demonstrated the use of the ToFEI application and urged the teachers’ representatives to take enrolment seriously as it is a very important means of striving toward tobacco-free institutions for the benefit of the students.
Meanwhile, Linoka Awomi, DTCC Consultant, NTCP briefed the participants on the topic Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Product Act (COTPA) 2003, its objectives, and its enforcement mechanism. Further, she also spoke on the mandatory display of signage in and around the premises of the educational institutions.
With future cooperation from the institutions, District Tobacco Control Cell, Peren strives for a tobacco-free district with tobacco-free zone, areas, and institutions making the year theme: Tobacco-a threat to our environment, a reality, the DIPR report stated.
