PANAJI
National Organization for Tobacco Eradication (NOTE-India), Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bicholim, GOKARMA Oncology Association in collaboration with Goa police organized a medical camp for staff of North Goa Police department. The programme was presided by Indradev Shukla, DGP, IPS, Shobit Saxena, SP North, Dr Shekhar Salkar, Dr Medha Salkar, officers and staff of Porvorim Police station.
Encouraging all participants to stay away from addictions like tobacco and alcohol Indradev Shukla, DGP explained that it has a detrimental effect on health and mental well-being. “There is a need for a comprehensive survey in the Police force,” said Shukla and welcomed the initiative of conducting such camps.
He assured that the entire police department will be sensitized about the ill effects of tobacco in the future by undertaking such initiatives.
Dr Shekhar Salkar explained about tobacco control programmes and ill effects of smoking. He urged the staff addicted to tobacco to come and seek professional help in de addiction at tobacco cessation clinic. “Cigarette is gateway to drugs and to control the menace of drugs and substance abuse it is essential to curb smoking,” said Dr Salkar.
The programme was conducted in adherence to the covid protocols, and was attended by 52 staff of Porvorim Police Station, the participants availed the benefit of Blood Glucose test, Carbon monoxide monitoring, Cotinine test and consultation by Dr Shekhar Salkar, Dr Eugene Rent, Dr Medha Salkar and Dr Devdutt Sail with the support of Ashfaq and Patil.
