Udaipur – The week-long anti-tobacco awareness campaign organized by Pacific Dental College and Hospital, Debari, concluded successfully on World No Tobacco Day, in collaboration with AOMSI and the IDA Udaipur Branch. The initiative, which ran from May 26 to May 31, was aimed at spreading awareness about the dangers of tobacco use, especially among high-risk groups in the city.
Community-Focused Awareness and Health Camps
Throughout the week, specialized outreach activities were conducted at various public locations across Udaipur. Oral cancer screening camps and awareness sessions were held for laborers at Pratapnagar Chauraha, truck drivers in Transport Nagar, and factory workers in the Madri Industrial Area. These efforts focused on educating attendees about the harmful effects of tobacco consumption and the early signs of oral cancer.
Student Engagement and Creative Campaigning
To involve the next generation of healthcare providers, students of Pacific Dental College actively participated in the campaign. Events such as poster making, rangoli competitions, and other creative contests were held to promote anti-tobacco messages. These activities not only raised awareness but also encouraged students to become proactive advocates of tobacco cessation.
Mass Pledge and Patient Engagement
A collective pledge ceremony was organized, in which all dental surgeons and students vowed to abstain from tobacco. They also extended this commitment to visiting patients by administering anti-tobacco pledges at the hospital, thereby amplifying the campaign’s outreach.
Dignitaries and Experts Present
The closing ceremony was graced by eminent faculty members including Dr. Bhagwandas Rai (Principal), Dr. Kailash Asawa, Dr. Mridula Tak, Dr. Hemant Mathur, Dr. Himanshu Gupta, and Dr. Bhavesh Kothari, among others. Their guidance and expertise were pivotal in the campaign’s success.
The initiative underscored the crucial role that healthcare institutions and professionals play in public health advocacy, particularly in combating the widespread menace of tobacco use.
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