Special programme launched to help healthcare workers curb tobacco use (opens original article in a new tab)

The Ministry of Health and Mass Media launched training programmes to equip healthcare workers with psychological techniques to prevent tobacco use and help users quit smoking.

• Ministry of Health and Mass Media launched training programmes for healthcare workers on psychological intervention techniques to curb tobacco use.
• The initiative focuses on 'Brief Intervention' approach to promote behavioural change through short counselling sessions.
• First workshop scheduled for June 15 with participation from various health professionals.