Winners of FHNO – ICanCaRe Scholarship Quiz for Capacity Building for Tobacco Cessation and Oral Cancer Control Education
FHNO – ICanCaRe Academy Awards Scholarships Valued at INR 1 Lakh at the 23rd FHNO National Conference held at Daman from 22nd to 24th December.
First prize – Scholarship of Rs. 10000/- + TRISCaRe+ certificate
Second Prize – Scholarship of Rs.8000/- + TrisCaRe + certificate
Third prize Scholarship 7000/-+ TrisCaRe + certificate
4th and 10th get scholarships of 5000/- each
The Scholarship is for the CERTIFIED TOBACCO CESSATION SPECIALIST course by GUJARAT UNIVERSITY conducted by ICanCaRe www.icancare.in/academy/ctcs
Quiz Master – Dr. Pawan Gupta and Dr. Suman Kharkwal (9818850833)
ICanCaRe Academy continues to drive its mission of empowering professionals, enhancing awareness, and enabling individuals to earn valuable expertise in tobacco cessation and oral care, aiming for a tobacco-free world.
NZIAPSM – ICanCaRe Academy Awards Scholarships Valued at INR 1 Lakh to Winners of NZIAPSM – ICanCaRe Scholarship Quiz for Capacity Building for Tobacco Cessation and Oral Cancer Control Education
At the 26th Annual Conference of North Zone IAPSM, ICanCaRe organized a “Engage and Evolve Capacity building for tobacco cessation” quiz on 17th December 2023. The quiz, aimed at promoting awareness and education in the field of tobacco cessation, witnessed an enthusiastic participation of PG students. The quiz master was* Dr. Saras Sanchaya*, Associate Professor at MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala guided by *Dr. Pawan Gupta*, M.Ch. Sr. Director Cancer Surgeon, MAX Hospital Vaishali, Delhi NCR.
ICanCaRe Academy, guided by its motto “EMPOWER, ENHANCE, and EARN, is a leading institution for capacity building in tobacco cessation, awarded scholarships worth INR 1 lakh to the deserving winners of the quiz. These scholarships enable the winners to pursue the esteemed Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialist Course, which is accredited by Gujarat University and conducted by ICanCaRe. The initiative is a step towards enhancing knowledge and expertise in the domain of tobacco cessation and Oral Cancer Control. By providing scholarships and promoting specialized courses, ICanCaRe Academy is actively contributing to the mission of reducing tobacco consumption and fostering a healthier society.
The academy aims to ensure that the essential knowledge and skills required for effective tobacco cessation are made accessible to all tobacco users and opening new opportunities for community medical students.
The Scholarship Winners are –
1st Team Winners get a Scholarship of Rs. 10000/- Gold medal and Certificate
(Department of Community Medicine, MMIMSR, Mullana)
ICanCaRe Academy continues to drive its mission of empowering professionals, enhancing awareness, and enabling individuals to earn valuable expertise in tobacco cessation and oral care, aiming for a tobacco-free world.
** “TOBACCO A CURABLE DISEASE – ORAL CANCER CAN BE CONTROLLED”
– Dr Pawan Gupta at the 26th NZIAPSM CON at MMIMSR, Mullana, AMBALA
In a groundbreaking session at the 26th North Zone Annual Conference at MMIMSR, Mullana, Ambala, Dr. Pawan Gupta, a distinguished surgical oncologist and pioneer in Tobacco Cessation Intervention, delivered a resounding message – tobacco is a curable disease and oral cancer can be controlled with the right interventions. The talk was chaired by Dr. Sonu Goel and Dr. Jai Kishan
Dr. Gupta, the Founder Director of ICanCaRe and Senior Director of Surgical Oncology at MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, Delhi NCR emphasized the critical need to treat tobacco as a disease for a 100% success rate in curing it. His #advisequittobacco campaign urges healthcare professionals to adopt the “ASK, ADVISE, and REFER” approach, recognizing the moral responsibility and ethical practice of incorporating Tobacco Cessation into healthcare.
During his talk on “Newer Strategies for Tobacco Cessation and Oral Care,” Dr. Gupta unveiled innovative approaches, including the highly successful #ABCDtobaccocessation method and the Chota daana campaign. This approach, coupled with the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation protocol, has achieved a remarkable 100% quit rate. Dr. Gupta also showcased TrisCaRe, an ingenious mouth-opening device designed to assist betel nut users in quitting tobacco and mouth-opening due to submucous fibrosis.
The ICanCaRe Academy, under the #SAVEtheyouth initiative, collaborates with the Indian Association of Public and Social Medicine (IAPSM) to build capacity for effective tobacco control. This comprehensive program involves sensitization, digital interventions, and the creation of a network comprising Tobacco Marshals, Ambassadors, and Cessation Specialists. Over 1,000 doctors have been trained through the ICanCaRe Academy, contributing to a promising future for a tobacco-free society.
Dr. Gupta’s call for an “Advice Quit Tobacco” campaign underscores the pivotal role healthcare professionals play in addressing the root cause of various diseases associated with tobacco consumption. He stresses that no disease can be fully cured if patients continue to use tobacco.
Recognizing the complexity of tobacco as a disease and its role as a root cause of numerous health issues, ICanCaRe’s capacity-building program aims to reach across India through the #SAVEtheyouth campaign. This initiative involves sensitizing against tobacco, assisting users to quit through a digital protocol intervention, volunteer training for capacity building, and enforcing a tobacco-free society. ICanCaRe looks forward to collaborating with Institutes to set a center of Excellence for Capacity building for Tobacco Cessation.
As a gesture of gratitude, ICanCaRe extends thanks to the 26th NZIAPSM Annual Conference organizing team, especially Dr. Anshu Mittal and Dr. Saras Sanchaya, for their invitation to this enlightening event.
The future looks promising for the #ICanCaRe initiative, as young doctors at the conference express eagerness to implement the ICanCaRe protocol in their future practices. Dr. Pawan Gupta’s mission for a tobacco-free society gains momentum, providing hope and inspiration for a healthier tomorrow.
