Narayanganj and Dhaka, Bangladesh
21 April 2005
Bangladesh Youth Development and Network Forum (BYNF) Event description: A total of 2005 youth will participate to make a commitment signing on a large banner under the umbrella of BYNF demanding the implementation of Anti-tobacco Act 2005 (adopted on 15.03.05 in Parliament) Contact: Sharmin Akter Munmun, phone 8802 9715118, bynf4peace@yahoo.com, bynf4peace@gmail.com
India
A talk on radio - 'Hazards of smoking'
India
31 May 2005
Prasann ENT Clinic Event description: A radio talk is to be given by an ENT surgeon Dr. Sandeep Jain in Hindi to educate people about the hazards of smoking and how to quit smoking. Contact: Dr. Sandeep Jain, phone 0762-5007633, 0762-5007071, drsandy@touchtelindia.net
An Anti-Tobacco Campaign in Central Jail
Jaipur, India
31 May 2005
Indian Asthma Care Society Event description: On the world tobacco day Indian Asthma Care Society is going to organize an Anti-Tobacco Campaign in Central Jail at Jaipur, India. Around one thousand jail inmates will participate in the programme Contact: Dharamveer Katewa, phone 0141-2235275, 98283-76480, dharamveerkatewa@yahoo.com
An Anti Tobacco Campaign Week
Jaipur, India
31 May 2005
Gayatri Pariwar Vatika with Other NGOs Event description: A Anti Tobacco Campaign Week will inugarated on 31 may by Health Minister-Govt of Rajasthan. In Remaining Days activity are CD-Show,Slogan Wall-Painting,Awareness-Slum Area, DeepYagna help of 20 NGOs Contact: Mr. Vinod Sharma, Mr. Neeraj Jagetia, Mr. Kedar Gupta, phone 09314528219, 09828011018, 01412231227,2231342, tobacco@vatikashaktipeeth.com
Web site: http://www.vatikashaktipeeth.com/tobacco/World-No-Tobacco-Day.htm
Anti-smoking seminar and other activities
Jammu & Kashmir, India
31 May 2005
Iqra Foundation Event description: A Seminar on anti smoking with the theme'Health Professionals Against Tobacco' will be organized wherein besides Health Professionls a number of Academic and Intellectuals are expected to participate. Contact: Shabir Ahmed Rather, phone 01962-257084,257357, Mob.00919419170029
Anti-toabcco cartoon/poster exhibition and scientific session
Pune, M.S., India
31 May 2005
Dept. of Dentistry , B.J. Medical College & IDA Pune Br. Event description: Open cartoon drawing competition "Tobacco - the killer", its exhibition, permanent anti-tobacco exhibition, scientific session - Lecture by Jt director M.S., Dean BJMC, Principal of BVDC, Surgeon Contact: Dr. Vivek K. Pakhmode, Professor & HOD, Dentistry, BJMC, Pune, phone 91-20-26128000 Extn 208, drvivekpakhmode@yahoo.com
Anti Tobacco Movement at Amrita (ATMA)
Kochi, India
31 May 2005
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Healthcare Campus, Kochi Event description: We, the students of Amrita are launching an ongoing students’ initiative-ATMA. We are conducting many public awareness programs viz exhibition, competitions, human chain, quit tobacco clinic, talks, TVshows. Contact: Prof.D.M.Vasudevan, phone 91-484-2801234, atma@aimshospital.org, dmvasudevan@medical.amrita.edu
Web site: http://www.aimshospital.org
Awareness about evils of tobacco
Guntur, India
31 May 2005
NRI Academy of Sciences Event description: On the day of world Anti-Tobacco day we are organizing awareness and education programmes at four rural health centers under the purview of NRIAS medical college.To focus on evils of use of tobacco. Contact: Kallam Anji reddy, phone 08645-248520, reddykanji@rediffmail.com
Web site: http://www.nrias.com
Awareness campaigns and activities against tobacco
Ahmedabad, Valsad, Gandhinaga, Anand, India
31 May 2005
Leena Mehta Event description: Awareness campaigns through distribution of leaflets, brochures and poster; Exhibition and environmental banners hoisting at major intersections, media coverage and organizing various competitions. Contact: Leena Mehta, Programme Director, phone 91-079-55313010, response@vishwaparivarfoundation.org
Web site: www.vishwaparivarfoundation.org
Cricket match between health professionals and celebrities
Mumbai, India
21 May 2005
Cancer Patients Aid Association Event description: Panel discussion followed by press conference with health professionals, bollywood invovement and corporate heads, cricket match for the youth to spread awarnesse,free ent camp for tobacco habituees Contact: Anita Peter, phone 24975462, Anita.Peter@cpaaindia.org
Web site: http://www.cpaaindia.org
DhumraPan VishPan
Ajmer(Rajasthan), India
31 May 2005
Medico-Friends Sandesh Society (Regd.) Event description: Sandesh, regd NGO has medical and nonmedical friends who disseminate health awareness through educative pamphlets,scooter rallies, seminars etc under patronage of Dr Lal Thadani, Medico Social Reformer Contact: Dr Lal Thadani MD(PSM), phone 0145-2640550/9828173550/9414354808, himanshu_1112003@yahoo.com
Health Workers Against Tobacco - Seminar, Rally, public symposium and poster exhibition
Lucknow, Gonda, Bahraich and Mankapur districts of UP, India
31 May 2005
Indian Society Against Smoking (ISAS) Event description: Seminar on 'engaging health workers' in tobacco control be held in Gandhi Memorial & Assoc Hospitals, Indian Medical Association, Nursing Association and private practitioners assoc in 4 districts Contact: Bobby Ramakant, phone +91 98390 73355, bobbyramakant@yahoo.com
Healthy Living and Tobacco Awareness
Delhi, India
31 May 2005
Dharamshilla Cancer Hospital and Research Centre Event description: Ours is a cancer hospital and we come across patients most affected by tobacco. We plan to organize lectures and seminars on the occasion of World No Tobacco Day to promote a healthy lifestyle. Contact: Dr. Pawan Gupta M.Ch., phone 09811290152, pawanviveka@yahoo.com, drpawan_oncosurgeon@hotmail.com
Know the damage Tobacco does.
Cuttack, India
31 May 2005
Cancer Care Every Where Event description: There will be a public awareness programme conducted by secondary school students. Ten students will make 5 minutes of presentation. Each student will deal with a particular part of Tobaco menance. Contact: Dr. Sukdev Nayak, phone 91 671 2304400, suk_dev@rediffmail.com
Let Yourselves Free - Quit Tobacco
Aligarh, India
31 May 2005
Students' Movement Against Tobacco and Smoking (SMATS) Event description: Exhortation of the students to quit smoking by organising a poster display featuring thought-provoking material on the tobacco epidemic. Sensitisation of doctors also planned. Contact: Dr. Md. Tauheed Ahmad, phone 0091-9358209908, amupoll@rediffmail.com
Mass Public Cremation of Tobacco Products
Kanpur, India
31 May 2005
Indian Medical Association Event description: A Mass Public Cremation of Tobacco Products shall take place at Temple of Service lawns at 4 pm. Contact: Professor Madhukar Katiyar, phone 9415040454, madhukarkatiyar@gmail.com
National Consensus Workshop for Oral Health Promotion and Tobacco Cessation
New Delhi, India
28 May 2005
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Event description: The participating members are expected to discuss various issues related to role of oral health professionals in Tobacco Cessation. Contact: Prof. Hari Parkash, phone 91-11-26589304, drhariparkash@yahoo.com
National Seminar On "Health Professionals & Tobacco Control"
New Delhi, India
14 May 2005
Universal Helpage (India) Trust Event description: Universal Helpage (India) Trust is organising Lecture Series at 20 places, An Anti-Smoking Rally, and a National Seminar on Health Professionals and Tobacco Control. Contact: G S Tewari, phone 09312219332, gstewari2001@yahoo.com
National Seminar On "Tobacco Control Act and its Enforcement"
New Delhi, India
30 May 2006
Universal Helpage (India) Trust & Bhagidari Jan Sahyog Samiti Event description: Holding a National Seminar on "Tobacco Control Act and its Enforcement" on 30th May 2005 at Auditorium, India International Centre, 40 Max Muller Marg, New Delhi. Contact: Vijay Gaur, phone 09312233865, vijaygaur2005@walla.com
No-Tobacco Week Observation
Trivandrum, Kerala State, India
25 May 2005
ALCOHOL & DRUG INFORMATION CENTRE (ADIC) - INDIA Event description: Press Conference, Talk/Discussion on AIR & Television, Awareness Exhibition,Seminars for Medical Professionals, University and School Students, Public Function, etc. at various places in Kerala. Contact: ADIC-INDIA, phone 0471-2551221, adicindia@vsnl.net
Observe WNTD2005 among medical students
Village Tanda-Kangra, India
27 May 2005
Govt. Medical College Kangra at Tanda Event description: Effects of tobacco on health stop all form of tobacco use rehabilitate tobacco venders to shift in other business gradually use nicotine as pest killer use smokers experience to quit tobacco Contact: S.R.Mazta, phone 01892 267628, mztasr@yahoo.co.uk
Osmania Medical College Doctors' Forum's Tobacco Free Initiative
Hyderabad, India
31 May 2005
Osmania Medical College Doctors' Forum Event description: A Panel discussion on the role of health professionals on tobacco control besides an exhibition. Signatures will be collected in support of WHO FCTC. A press conference will also be held. Contact: Dr.K.Suresh, phone 98495 32158, osmaniadoctors@hotmail.com
Post card campaign and competitions promoting awareness
Chennai, India
15 May 2005
LEO Club of CEG Event description: Post card campaign LEO Club of CEG have planned for postcard campaign to promote awreness about illeffects of tobacco among general public and the youth. About 500 postcards are to be sent to friends. Contact: Leo.K. Vivek Krishnan, phone 04422351756, leoclubofceg@yahoo.com
Web site: http://www.geocities.com/leoclubofceg/pcc.html
Poster presentation & education lecture in colleges
Jaipur, India
31 May 2005
Swasthya Kalyan Event description: We are going to organise poster presentation & education lecture in UG, PG & professional colleges against the tobacco. So that the youth may be aware about the hazards & damages of using tobacco. Contact: Dr S S Agarwal, Phone +91-141-2575215, swasthya_jp1@sancharnet.in
Seminar on "Tobacco and Health"
Patna, Bihar, India
30 May 2005
Department of Community Medicine, Patna Medical College Event description: Interactive Seminar for UG students, paramedics & nursing staff of Patna Medical College. Topics to be discussed-Epidemiology,individual & community risks,& management of tobacco related disorders. Contact: Dr. Rashmi Singh,, phone 91-612-2350206, vprs@rediffmail.com
Web site: http://www.pmch.net
Seminar, Procession, Early Detection Camps, Exhibition
Indore, India
31 June 2005
Cancer Society of Madhya Pradesh Event description: Programmes in association with Indore Municipal Corporation(Mayor-Dr.Uma Shashi Sharma),Indian Medical Association-Indore Br.Indore Dental Asso. Nursing Home Asso. Shanti Avedna Tr etc. Fortnight prog Contact: Dr. Dilip Kumar Acharya, phone +91-731-2433800/5020500, dilipacharya@rediffmail.com
Sensitizing Health Professionals on Issues Related to Tobacco Control and on Tobacco Cessation Strategies
New Delhi, India
30 May 2005
HRIDAY-SHAN Event description: HRIDAY-SHAN is organizing a sensitization workshop for health professionals, on tobacco cessation strategies and motivate them to serve as health promoting role models for the community. Contact: Ms. Monika Arora, phone 91-011-2617 6230, 2616 7459, info@hriday-shan.org.in
Signing Campaign
Ahmedabad, India
31 May 2005
Vishwa Parivar Foundation Event description: A signing campaign stating NO MORE TOBACCO would be organized by Vishwa Parivar Foundation targeting young generation. This would be done in five cities of the State. Contact: Leena Mehta, phone 91-079-55313010/ 9879525063, response@vishwaparivarfoundation.org
Talk with press on WNTD 2005
Century Park Hotel - Bangkok, Thailand
18 May 2006
Action on Smoking and Health Foundation (ASH) Event description: Agenda of the programme: Policy on tobacco Control, Health professionals and tobacco control, Situation of tobacco control in Thailand, Tobacco control in Bangkok, Role of Health Professionals.
Web site: http://www.ashthailand.or.th
"Tambakku Mukt Jaipur Hamara"
Jaipur, India
31 May 2006
Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre Event description: Joint memorandum to Governor of Rajasthan for support of tobacco control activities sticker release for practitioners chambers public function skit poem, slogan recitations article publication Contact: Dr. Malati Tiwari, phone 91-9829150227, cancer@datainfosys.net
Tobacco and its ill-effects
Hanamkonda.Warangal., India
31 May 2005
Srinivasa Heart Centre Event description: A discussion on tobacco and its ill-effects will be broadcast by all-india Radio Warangal. The participants are Dr. R. Srinivas, consultant cardiologist, Dr. M. Vijayamohan Rao M.D., physician, Mr. Rambabu. Contact: Dr. Srinivas Ramaka, phone 91-0870-2448622, srinivasaheartcentre@hotmail.com
Tobacco Awareness Program
Bangalore, India
29 May 2005
M R Ambedkar Dental COllege, Bangalore, India Event description: Education stall with posters, declare the facility 'Tobacco Free', Awareness program at two slums, guest lecture on 'Effects of Tobacco Abuse', Motivate student users to Quit, Make it a year long plan Contact: Dr. Hemalatha, Dean, phone +91 9845039880
Tobacco Free Initiative
Hyderabad, India
04 May 2005
S.C.O.P.E(Socity For Cancer In Oral Cavity Prevantion Throuth Education) Event description: Every Year on May 31st "World No-Tobacco Day" celebrations are organi sed,involving N.G.O.S,Doctors,Health Society workers and Students.We are Organise a Rally on every may31st. Contact: Dr.B.Chandrakanth Rao , C.N.Varma, G.S.Varma, V.V.R.Murthy, phone +91-4030912647, +91-9394503031, +91-4023394040, +91-9391388400, scope_ap@rediffmail.com
Web site: http://www.scope2win.org
Kannur, India
31 May 2005
National Service Scheme, Academy of Medical Sciences, Kannur, Kerala, India Event description: 1. Rally by Medical, Dental & Nursing students 2. Seminar & Essay Competition on "health professionals in tobacco control" Contact: Dr. Jayadevan S, Assistant Professor & NSS Programme Officer, phone 94470 70812, sjdevan@sancharnet.in
WNTD2005
Nagpur, India
28 April 2005
No Tobacco Association Event description: This year city doctors are our main targets, those who are smokers and tobacco chewers. Also trying to declare the local IMA as tobacco free. Anti-tobacco slideshow for the inmates of central jail. Contact: Dr. Shyamkant Joshi, phone +919890353090, dr_shyamkant_joshi@rediff.com
World No Tobacco Day
Ooty, India
31 May 2005
National Service Scheme - JSS College of Pharmacy Event description: Going to show how it will affect and going to demonstrate and attract the people towards WNTD by doing innovative way of programs. Contact: JSK Nagarajan, phone +919443149945, nagasaki2001@gmail.com
World No Tobacco Day
Patiala, India
28 May 2005
AAASTHA International (Association Against Asthma,Smoking,Tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS) and Department of Tuberculosis and Chest Diseases Gov't Medical College Patiala, Punjab Event description: WE will be organizing one lecture on Tobacco Cessation at Govt. Medical College Patiala and Then a public awareness lecture cum film on Tobacco cessation and briefing press and delivering a radio talk Contact: Dr.Jai Kishan Prof and Head, Director STDC, Chairman AAASTHA International TB Hospital Campus Gov't Medical college Patiala India, phone 91 9814669222, 91 175 2220257, jaikishantb@yahoo.co.in
World No Tobacco Day 2005
Delhi, India
31 May 2005
InPharm (A Young Pharmacist Group of India) Event description: We are preparing the poster & brochures on Smoking & Tobacco in association with other local organization for general awareness. Contact: Harish Pal, phone 91-9818455437
World No Tobacco Day, 2005
New Delhi, India
02 May 2005
HRIDAY (Health Related Information Dissemination Amongst Youth) - SHAN (Student Health Action Network) Event description: Contact: Ms. Monika Arora
World No Tobacco Day 2005
Chinakakani, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
31 May 2005
NRI Academy of Sciences, Medical College and General Hospital Event description: No Tobacco Day is observed on 31 May 2005 in all our Rural Health Centers and Urban Health Center. People will be educated by CDs, Handout and Palmplets about the Harards of usage of Tobacco smoking. Contact: Dr. K. Anji Reddy, MS (General); MS (Plastic Surgery), phone +91-098499 89807, reddyknaji@rediffmail.com
Web site: http://nrias.com
World No Tobacco Day 2005
Many Towns in State of Maharashtra, India, India
31 May 2005
Indian Dental Association, Maharashtra State Branch Event description: Indian Dental Association, Maharashtra State is an association of 5000 Dentists in Maharashtra, India. We have organized radio talks, newspaper articles and road plays, free check-up camps on No Tobacco day Contact: Dr.Arunkumar Chhajed, phone 91-2562-236545, hss@idamsb.org
World No Tobacco Day - Health Hazards of Usage of Tobacco
Chinakakani, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
31 May 2005
NRI Academy of Sciences, Medical College and General Hospital Event description: Conducting Campaign on Health Hazards of Usage of Tobacco in all forms at all our Rural & Urban Health Centers. Participation of people in walk aginst tobacco. Contact: Dr. K. Anji Reddy, MS (General), MS (Plastic Surgery), phone +91-098499 89807, reddykanji@rediffmail.com
Web site: http://nrias.com
Indonesia
Workshop for teachers: Developing English Reading Materials for High Schools on "WHy is Tobacco a public health priority?"
Malang, East Java, Indonesia
15 May 2005
The Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language in Indonesia (TEFLIN) Event description: This theme will be proposed at the joint meeting of the Association members and the members of Malang Translation Community. Contact: Setyadi Setyapranata, phone +62341.361053, setyadis@malang.wasantara.net.id
Nepal
Celebration of WNTD 2005
Nepal
31 May 2005
WHO Nepal country office Event description: Rally, opening ceremony, exhibition and awareness raising campaign, TV and radio spots, message from Minister through medias, distribution of WNTD kits, display banners, high level advocacy etc.
Sri Lanka
World No Tobacco Day Celebrations
Colombo, Sri Lanka
31 May 2005
Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka Event description: 1.Unveiling of the "Tobacco Free Zone" display board at the ministry Premises 2.Seminar for Health Professionals 3.Release a newspaper supplement 4. Conduct a press conference Contact: Dr. Lakshmi C. Somatunga, phone 94 11 2669599, dncd@health.gov.lk
Thailand
Free Tobacco and Alcohol parade for the healthy life
Rajburi, Thailand
31 May 2005
Nurses and Loal political man in Rajburi Event description: Communities Parade include nurses, students, monk, political man and publics, public speech on tobacco and alcohol effects on healthy life Contact: Orawan chakeeyaskul, phone 6616282438, senlek@thai.com
Web site: http://www.senlek.thai.com
Health Rehabilitation and Tobacco control for Tsunami Victims at Trang
Trang Province, Thailand
17 May 2005
Faculty of Nursing joined with Health Promotion Foundation and National Nurses Association of thailand Event description: Health Assessment and care, Psychosocial support and rehabilitation, Family planning, Health counseling and Tobacco cessation campaign for Tsunami Victims Contact: Pra-Auranut Tilayatorn, phone 6624197466 -80 ext 1312, nspty@mahidol.ac.th
Web site: http://www.mahidol.ac.th
Health services and exhibition for International Nurses Day
Bangkok, Thailand
12 May 2005
Faculty of Nursing joined with Nursing Department Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University Event description: Health screening test, Breast self examination, counseling and Tobacco cessation exhibition for health care personels and clients Contact: Nongluk Jintanadilok, phone 6624197466 -80 ext 1303-4, terak@mahidol.ac.th
Web site: http://www.mahidol.ac.th
Running and Jogging campaign for Tobacco Free Society
Bangkok, Thailand
08 May 2005
National Nurses Association of Thailand Event description: Running,jogging integrating with health counseling for tobacco cessation and education for Nurses and Urban citizen Contact: Pongsri Srimoragot, phone 662-4197466-80 ext 1407-8, nspsm@mahidol.ac.th
World No Tobacco Day Campaign
Bangkok, Thailand
25 May 2005
AshThailand and Multidisciplinary health team on tobacco control Event description: Health care team Parade include kid stars and multimedia team for promoting and express cheer up sense for smoker who are intending to quit smoking Contact: Emeritus Prof. Dr. Prakit Vateesatogkit, phone 662-2781828, ashthai@asianet.co.th
Web site: http://ashthai.asianet.co.th
