Srinagar, Oct 10: The health department’s Tobacco Control unit on Tuesday held a workshop for policymakers for implementation of measures to prevent interference of tobacco industry into public health policies.
The workshop themed as ‘State Level Workshop Specific to WHO for policymakers for Implementation and Enforcement of Measures to protect public health policies from Tobacco Industry Interference’ was inaugurated by Director Health Services kashmir Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather and Director family welfare JK Dr tabassum
Other officials of the health department and NGOs representatives were present during the workshop which was held at M. A Road Banquet Hall in Srinagar.
Speakers from Tobacco Control Units of Jammu and Kashmir health department highlighted the measures and awareness being undertaken for curbing tobacco use.
DHSK, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather said that the health department in coordination with the UT administration are serious in implementing all legal measures to curb and decrease use of tobacco.
Director Family Welfare Dr Tabassum appreciated the role of the health department and administration for creating awareness for controlling smoking tobacco use.
Parvaiz Ahmad Raina, Deputy Commissioner Enforcement central taxation department explained how the department is playing a significant role for prevention of tobacco consumption and the interference of the industry into the policies.
He emphasised on strong social connectivity to prevent addiction, and drug abuse from society.
Tahir Ahmad Magray, spoke about measures and steps being taken for controlling tobacco use by the public for betterment of public health.He stressed the need for coordinated and joint efforts to fight the challenge of tobacco use and drug addiction in the society.
Dr Shivam, Technical Advisor gave a detailed presentation about implementation of WHO FCTC article 5.3.
The meeting was also attended by senior officers of the health, education, drug and food control department. Dr Mir Mushtaq nodal officer NTCP Kashmir, Dr. Mirdula Singh Nodal officer NTCP Jammu gave detailed presentation about NTCP in Jammu and Kashmir.
Dr. Mohd Naseer, State Consultant t presented the vote of thanks.
