Officials and Employees Take Pledge Under Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0
Una, November 2: Officials and employees of the Chief Medical Officer’s Office in Una took a pledge to help build a tobacco-free society on Monday under the Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 4.0. The programme was chaired by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Verma. The special campaign is being conducted across the district from October 28 to December 26.
Dr. Verma said tobacco consumption is a major cause of serious diseases, including cancer, heart disease and lung-related illnesses. He said the campaign aims to particularly protect young people from tobacco products and promote awareness about healthy lifestyles.
He urged officials and employees to stay away from tobacco themselves and spread awareness about its harmful effects among people in their communities.
All those present took a pledge to play an active role in building a tobacco-free society.
District Health Officer Dr. Sukhdeep Singh Sidhu, District Programme Officer Dr. Pushpinder Rana, Dr. Vishal Thakur, District Mass Education and Information Officer Gopal Krishan and other staff members were also present.
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