Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 3: The Centre for Substance Abuse Prevention, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), along with the ‘CFSAP-Satellite Unit’ of Yenepoya Dental College, observed “World No Tobacco Day” on May 31.

The event featured messages on the ill effects of tobacco, conveyed through mime, skits, and video presentations by students of Yenepoya Dental College to patients and their bystanders at Yenepoya Medical and Dental College Hospitals.

Dr Habib Rahaman A A, the medical superintendent of Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, was the chief guest and Dr L K Chatra, the principal of Yenepoya Dental College, was the guest of honour.

During the event, approximately 150 individuals, including patients and their bystanders, took an anti-tobacco pledge administered by Bharathkumar, dental patient coordinator. Dr Hassan Sarfaras, vice-principal and other faculty members took active participation.

The programme was organised by Dr Maji Jose, Dr Shruti Nayak, Dr Syed Miqdad, Dr Sowmya, and Dr Shafees Koya.