Medical tour to nearby GH for students to observe dangers of tobacco usage

IN an effort to raise awareness among school students, the tobacco control cell has devised a Medical Tour for students to a nearby government hospital, where they can observe the harmful effects of prolonged tobacco usage.

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Dr M Saranya Devi, the district consultant for the tobacco control cell, told TNIE that this initiative is scheduled for the upcoming educational year.

"We are collaborating with various stakeholders, including the police, the school education department, the health department, and local bodies, to execute this plan. It will involve students from both private and government schools in Classes 6 to 12. The district administration will oversee the progress of this initiative," she said.