It is our responsibility to make the citizens aware of the harmful effects of tobacco,” said cancer specialist Dr KV Pandya.
Dr Pandya was addressing the popular lecture held at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (JNCHRC) on Thursday. Observing the World No Tobacco Day, various events were held at JNCHRC.
During the occasion, the handmade rangoli created by the staff members of JNCHRC remained the centre of attraction. The colourful rangoli gave the message of ‘No Tobacco’ clearly. Besides, a number of events were held on the occasion.
To begin with the series of events, the staff members of JNCHRC burnt all the tobacco products including cigarette and mouth fresheners. later, the event was followed with a series of popular lectures at the auditorium. Besides, an exhibition spreading the awareness about world tobacco day and the harmful effects of tobacco was put up at the hospital premises.
During the popular lecture, Dr KV Pandya, Director of JNCHRC said that public awareness is really important about tobacco and how it dangerous can be for an individual’s health. He further said that it is the duty of every citizen to spread awareness about it in their friends and relatives.
Adding to this, Dr PK Jain General Secretary Madhya Pradesh Cancer Medical and Service Committee highlighted about the reasons that causes cancer. He said, “We should take care of our daily habits and the food we eat as lesser known to people, a disease can only spread easily in body, if not taken care of.”
Chief of Research Centre Dr N Ganesh informed about cancer through a powerpoint presentation. While his presentation, he informed that cancer is spreading rapidly in Madhya Pradesh and the biggest reason behind is the high intake of tobacco. He also informed that the theme this year by World Health Organization was ‘Tobacco Breaks Heart’.
The event was conducted by executive editor of Understanding Cancer Pankaj Pathak. During the event, medical students, hospital staff and cancer patients were present.