Special report on the observation of World No Tobacco Day at IMA Kunnamkulam.
On 31st May , IMA Kunnamkulam observed “No Tobacco Day” in a function held at IMA HOUSE ,Kunnamkulam after the half yearly Patient Meet of the Sahaya Hastham Monthly Medical Camp of IMA Kunnamkulam. The meeting was presided over by Dr.Koshy George .T, the president of IMA Kunnamkulam. Dr.Saju.P.K, the secretary of IMA Kunnamkulam welcomed the gathering. Dr.Koshy George , in his presidential address requested the public to avoid both Active and Passive smoking.
WIMA Kunnamkulam conducted a health awareness class for the patients in association with World No Tobacco Day. The Health Education Class was taken by Dr. Rini Raveendran, Asst. Professor, Govt. Medical College, Thrissur on ‘The Harmful Effects of Smoking’. Dr.Rini Raveendran stressed the adverse effects of smoking , in a simple language which the common man can understand. There was a small question –answer session following the talk.
The president released the pamphlets on adverse effects of smoking, which were distributed to the gathering.
Dr.N.D.Varghese , Dr.Varghese Paul, Dr. P.A. Mohammed Nissar and Dr.Shameer C Sulaiman attended the meeting and interacted with the patients.
The meeting was followed by light refreshments for the patients, after which the monthly medical camp was conducted.
Dr.Saju.P.K
Sec.IMA Kunnamkulam.
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