WOKHA, JUNE 22 (DIPR): A sensitization programmme on the harmful effects of tobacco and enforcement of COTPA 2003 for the law enforcement agency under National Tobacco control programme was held on June 22 at SP Office conference hall, Wokha with Dr Jonsuthung Kithan as the special guest.
The special guest while speaking on the harmful effect of tobacco said, “we can outlive tobacco related diseases if we reduce the intake or use of tobacco products” and urged all to stay away from tobacco as use of tobacco leads to millions of deaths globally.
Dr. Meribeni Odyuo, DNO, NTCP, Wokha while speaking on the theme, “Harmful effects of Tobacco” said, “we can reduce tobacco consumption in our society only if we together rise up and say “enough-No more”. She added the battle against tobacco menace will be long and difficult, but it is a battle that can be won, must be won and will be won.
O/C Wokha PS, Chopathung Ngullie highlighted about Enforcement of COTPA 2003. The function was chaired by Psychologist, NTCO, Wokha, Dr Abeni R Kikon, while vote of thanks was proposed by Addl. SP, Wokha, Tokavi Achumi.
