Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Manipal Hospital Observes World No Tobacco Day
On World No Tobacco Day, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital in Manipal organized events to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco.
Doctors and staff took a pledge to avoid tobacco and educated the public about its harmful effects, including cancer and lung disease.
They discussed how tobacco companies use appealing tactics to target young people.
The event highlighted the need for education and support to help people quit tobacco.
Kasturba Medical College and Hospital marked World No Tobacco Day.
The event focused on this year's theme: 'Unmasking the Appeal'.
Faculty and staff pledged to abstain from tobacco.
Medical experts discussed the health risks of tobacco use.
Talks explained tobacco industry tactics to attract users.
- Who
- Department of respiratory medicine, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal
- What
- Pledge ceremony and public awareness talk against tobacco
- When
- World No Tobacco Day, observed on Saturday
- Where
- Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal, Udupi
- Why
- To promote tobacco cessation and public health awareness
- Location
- Udupi
- Event
- World No Tobacco Day
- Organizer
- Kasturba Medical College and Hospital
- Department
- Department of Respiratory Medicine
- Department Head
- Dr. Manu Mohan K
