Resource Centre for Tobacco Control

01/06/2025

World No To***co Day – 31st May 2025
Theme: Unmasking the Appeal

On this important day, we organized an awareness rally and created a powerful sand sculpture to shed light on the deceptive marketing tactics of the to***co industry.

The theme "Unmasking the Appeal" urges us to look beyond the glamorized image of to***co and confront its deadly consequences—addiction, illness, and loss.

Grateful to everyone who joined hands in spreading awareness and advocating for a to***co-free future. Together, we unmask the appeal—for our communities, for our youth, and for public health.

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23/05/2025

23/05/2025

Join us for a rally & Sand sculpture event https://forms.gle/bnMW2yGixjn6vjSy7

19/05/2025

Aren’t you grossed out by what you smoke?

It’s high time you gave up to***co and saved yourself from destruction!


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15/05/2025

https://ash.org/alternative-livelihoods-for-women-rolling-beedis/ Beedi rolling to Brighter Futures – Cancer Institute (WIA) Leads the Way

02/05/2025

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/paying-attention-to-mind-matters-in-cancer-care/article69512883.ece/amp/

Psycho-oncology addresses the mind-body connection in cancer care, offering essential psychosocial support for patients and families.

13/03/2025

🎉 Successful Event Recap! 🎗️✨

The Department of Psychology, Women’s Christian College (WCC), Chennai & the Department of Psycho-oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai successfully hosted the symposium "Exploring Horizons in Psycho-oncology: Insights through Symposium and Panel Discussion" on March 4, 2025 at Bertha Corfield Auditorium, WCC.

💡 The event featured thought-provoking discussions on:
✅ The psycho-social impact of cancer on patients & caregivers
✅ Distress screening & management strategies
✅ Survivorship and quality of life for cancer patients
✅ Career opportunities in psycho-oncology for psychology students

👥 A heartfelt thanks to our speakers, panelists, participants, and organizers for making this event a great success! Your engagement and enthusiasm reinforced the importance of integrating mental health support in cancer care.

11/03/2025

In memory of Dr. V. Shantha, the Cancer Institute (WIA), in association with the State To***co Control Cell, Government of Tamil Nadu, supported by HCL Foundation, organized a program on Strengthening To***co Control: Enhancing Enforcement for To***co-Free Educational Institutions in Tamil Nadu. This initiative aimed at empowering enforcement officials to reinforce to***co control measures in educational institutions, ensuring a healthier future in Tamil Nadu. ***coFreeTamilNadu ***coControl ***cocontrolcell

23/10/2024

Early detection saves lives. Bringing oral cancer screening to the community!

04/06/2024

World No To***co Day 2024 - Protecting children from to***co industry interference. ***co ***coindustryinterference

14/03/2023

To***co Cessation Intervention Tele ECHO Educational Program