Month: June 2023

Sensitization Talk on Tobacco SAVE The Youth with IGNOU Patna

Sensitization program on “FOSTERING COLLABORATION TO SAVE THE YOUTH from TOBACCO ADDICTION” as part of NASHA MUKHT BHARAT was organised in by ICanCaRe and I CAN WIN FOUNDATION in collaboration with IGNOU Patna, Darbhanga and Bhagalpur on 22nd June 2023.

ICanCaRe SAVE the Youth Quiz was conducted by Quiz masters Dr. Pravesh Singh and Mrs. Sonal Bhatia, Leaders Tobacco MARSHAL.

The program was online and live on Facebook and You tube attended by students and Faculty of IGNOU across the state of Bihar.

The program was initiated by Dr Abhilash Nayak, Sr. Regional Director of IGNOU Patna and supported by directors from Bhagalpur and Darbhanga. The program was coordinated by Ms. Shruti Agrawal of ICanCaRe and Mr. Deepak Panda.

The Program was presided by Dr. Abhilash Nayak and conducted by Mrs. Shruti Agrawal.

Chief Guest for the occasion was the Dr.  Umesh Chandra Pandey, Director, Regional Services Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068

The keynote speaker, Dr. Pawan Gupta M.ch. Director MAX Institute of Cancer Care, Vaishali, and Founder of ICanCaRe leading the SAVE the youth Campaign provided a comprehensive understanding of addiction and equip participants with the necessary knowledge to recognize early signs. The most important intervention was to have a sustained effort in all the education Institutes by adopting SAVE the Youth campaign and capacity building across society by TOBACCO MARSHALs in the Institute for a sustained effort which will bring the desired change. TOBACCO MARSHALS are empowered with knowledge equipped and ready to work for society. It was emphasized that not a single puff or chew, no experimentation. BE CAREFUL AND FEARFUL of the people taking tobacco or drugs, these substances are not socially or professionally acceptable anymore, and anyone using these drugs is a social outcast and not cool but a fool.

The faculties of IGNOU were urged to join the Basic Course in Tobacco Control by ICanCaRe academy to be #TobaccoMARSHALs in Society to #SAVEtheyouth.

116 registered for the Quiz. The top 20 were awarded certificates for the same.

Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists also participated in the program.

A vote of thanks was delivered by  – Mr. Anand Kumar, AR, IGNOU, Patna

To know more about SAVE the Youth TOBACCO MARSHAL by ICanCaRe go to http://www.icancare.in/academy/MARSHAL

#icancareacademy #icancare #pawangupta #tobaccomarshal #savetheyouth #IGNOU  #NASAMUKTHBHARAT

PFB the event details:

Date: 22nd June 2023

Time: 04:00 PM

Duration: 60 minutes

Platform: ZOOM, YOUTUBE, AND FACEBOOK LIVE

Occasion: International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Theme: Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Govt of India)

Topic: Fostering Collaboration for Tobacco Control to SAVE the YOUTH

Host: IGNOU, ICanCaRe, I CAN WIN FOUNDATION

Agenda:  Sensitization talk followed by a short Q&A and QUIZ

Panel Discussion on Addiction and Prevention – Nasha Mukt Bharat by IIM – Jammu

An insightful panel discussion on “Recognising the Signs of Addiction: Early Intervention and Prevention Strategies.” was organized by the Digi-Health Club of the Indian Institute of Management – Jammu. On 26th June 2023 online. 106 participated in the online program.

The event was to shed light on the crucial aspects of addiction recognition and explore practical strategies for early intervention and prevention.

Distinguished panelists who shared their expertise and insights during the panel discussion, included:

· Panelist 1: Dr. Arati Chowdhary (Oral Physician and Dental Oncologist at SRJ CBCC Cancer Hospital & Research Centre)

· Panelist 2: Ms. Pallavi Singh (Program Director, JK Society for Promotion of Youth and Masses)

· Panelist 3: Dr. Pawan Gupta ( Director- Surgical Oncology, Max Healthcare)

· Moderator: IIM Jammu/AIIMS Jammu

The panel discussion provided a comprehensive understanding of addiction and equip participants with the necessary knowledge to recognize early signs. The most important intervention was to have a sustained effort in all the education Institutes by adopting SAVE the Youth campaign and capacity building across society by TOBACCO MARSHALs in the Institute for a sustained effort which will bring the desired change. TOBACCO MARSHALS are empowered with knowledge equipped and ready to work for society. It was emphasized that not a single puff or chew, no experimentation. BE CAREFUL AND FEARFUL of the people taking tobacco or drugs, these substances are not socially or professionally acceptable anymore, and anyone using these drugs is a social outcast and not cool but a fool.

The panel discussion was to create awareness and contribute to the mission of a “Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan” (Drug-Free India Campaign) organized by the Government of India. More about this campaign: https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/nasha-mukt-bharat-abhiyaan

#icancareacademy #icancare #pawangupta #tobaccomarshal #savetheyouth

to know more about SAVE THE YOUTH CAMPAIGN and ICanCaRe – http://www.icancare.in

#10th ICanCaRe Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists

On June 15th 2023, 10th Tutorial was conducted by team ICanCaRe, around 22 members attended the same.

The primary discussion was about the question asked by Mrs. Sonal Bhatia about the medicament and cessation protocol for a patient who is a continuous Gutkha Chewer, whether to go for Behaviour modification and medications simultaneously or not?

This question was very well discussed by the CTCS members including Dr Aruna, Dr Varsha, and others. Dr. Pawan Gupta told about the medication and behavior modifications in detail for an SLT patient.

It was a great practical learning experience about the effects of tobacco chewing on body physiology and about tobacco de-addiction using medications including NRTs and other drugs.

We would like to encourage people to take part in our monthly session and learn in-depth details about practical tobacco cessation through cases discussed here. Tutorial for Certified Tobacco Cessation Specialists is a monthly program on the 15th, 9-10 PM. We welcome our CTCS to present complex cases on tobacco cessation for discussion and finding solutions for successful quitting. Please contact Dr. Mariya, Dr Siddhi, or Dr. Monalee for cases for tutorials.

After the discussion, the program for conducting Tobacco Con organized by the ICanCaRe foundation and team, was discussed by Mrs. Shruti Agarwal and Guided by Dr. Pawan Gupta Sir.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the Tobacco Con which would be a bomb of information and surprises.

#icancareacademy #tutorial #icancare #siddhi #pawangupta #CTCS #icancare #mariya #monalee