Students take pledge to remain tobacco-free during the launch of the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0 at the College of Nursing, Mokokchung, on October 28. (Photo Courtesy: NHRM Mokokchung)
Mokokchung, October 28 (MExN): The District Tobacco Control Cell, Mokokchung, launched the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign (TFYC) 4.0 at the College of Nursing on October 28, emphasising the role of educational institutions in promoting a tobacco-free lifestyle among young people.
According to a press release from the District Programme Management Unit, NRHM, Mokokchung, the programme was organised under the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP).
Dr K Tiasenla, District Nodal Officer, NTCP, Mokokchung, highlighted the objectives of TFYC 4.0 and the challenges posed by tobacco use among young people. She stressed the critical role of educational institutions in nurturing a tobacco-free generation.
Dr Alemwabang Aier, Medical Superintendent, IMDH, Mokokchung, formally launched the campaign. He encouraged students to become ambassadors of a tobacco-free lifestyle and urged them to take personal responsibility for discouraging tobacco use in their communities.
The programme was chaired by Nukshiwati Longchar, District Consultant, NTCP, who welcomed the guests and participants. He also briefed the gathering on the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, and led the pledge-taking session.
As the NHRM release, it concluded with participants pledging to remain tobacco-free and spread awareness among their peers. It further acknowledged the cooperation and support of the college administration, faculty members and students in the campaign.
