Kargil, March 17 -- The District Health Society Kargil today organized a district-level advocacy workshop under the National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP) at Rego Cafe TFC, Kargil. The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the hazards of tobacco consumption and discuss strategies for effective tobacco control in the district.

Chairman, CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the event as the chief guest. In his address, the CEC commended the efforts of the NTCP in curbing tobacco use and emphasized the importance of community awareness, especially among shopkeepers, about the health risks associated with tobacco.

He highlighted that such programs contribute to the well-being of society and particularly appreciated the wom...