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GKNM Hospital marked World No Tobacco Day by conducting a dedicated awareness program for support staff and workers, reinforcing the importance of a tobacco-free lifestyle. Around 50 participants, including housekeeping staff, construction workers, engineering personnel, kitchen staff, chefs, and nutrition department employees, attended the session.

The program was led by Dr. Sivanesan, Chairman - Department of Oncology, Dr. Senthilkumar, Consultant Pulmonologist, and Dr. Mahesh Mitra, Head - Department of Physiotherapy, who educated attendees on the harmful effects of tobacco use, tobacco-related cancers, respiratory diseases, and the importance of quitting tobacco to protect long-term health.