Port Blair, May 29: Like every year, the Directorate of Health Services will be observing ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on 31st May 2013. The theme of this year is ‘Ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship’.
To highlight the importance of World No Tobacco Day and to mark the day various IEC activities will be carried out by all the Health Institutions of this union territory involving PRIs, Para Medical Personal, Anganwadi Workers, Youth Clubs, ASHAs and NGOs to create awareness among general public about the ill effects of tobacco consumption and its associated risk, Law dealing with prohibition of advertisement and sponsorship of tobacco products.
The ultimate goal of the observance of World No Tobacco Day is to contribute to protect present and future generations not only from these devastating health consequences, but also against the social, environmental and economic scourges of tobacco use and exposure to tobacco smoke.
The main function will be organised at Panchayat Samiti Conference Hall, Ferrargunj on 31st May 2013 at 10.00am. Shri Mohammed Safique, Pramukh, Panchayat Samiti, Ferrargunj will be the chief guest on the occasion.