Dignitaries and participants of third phase RMLCF tobacco- free campaign 2025 in Kohima on April 25.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | April 25
The Phase-III of Rev Moa Longchari Cancer Foundation (RMLCF) Tobacco-Free Campaign 2025 was held at Kevilhouü Rio Auditorium, G Rio School Kohima on April 25.
Dr Keduovinuo Keditsu, Consultant Cancer Surgeon, Putuonuo Hospital, Kohima was the resource speaker at the event.
Speaking on the ill effects and consequences of tobacco consumption especially among the school children, she said it can have a negative effect on their performances. She further told the children to “say no to tobacco and be responsible citizens in the society.”
Representative from the National Tobacco Control Programme Kohima district team also spoke on Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act of 2003 (COTPA)
RMLCF President, Khrienuo Moa informed that around 360 students and teachers from 22 schools in Kohima participated in the programme. Started in 2023, she said they (RMLCF) initiated the tobacco- free campaign to create awareness among school going children of the harmful effects of tobacco.
She further informed that with the tobacco-free campaign, tobacco free club has been launched in schools which are still going on. She encouraged students to take active part in the clubs and be change makers.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Nzanbeni Tsopoe, vice principal of Chandmari Higher Secondary School Kohima while Zhopota Rhakho, Administrator of Oking Christian School Kohima pronounced invocation. Christ King Higher Secondary School Kohima presented a song while Vikuo Metha shared testimony.
