JAMMU, June 1 -- Under the visionary leadership of Prof. (Dr.) D. N. Sharma, Executive Director & CEO, AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu, the Institute has consistently advanced its mission of promoting public health, preventive healthcare and community well-being. His commitment has fostered numerous initiatives aimed at addressing key public health challenges. In line with this vision, AIIMS Jammu observed World No Tobacco Day 2026 through a series of awareness and pledge-taking activities, under the theme "Unmasking the Appeal - Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction".

The activities were organized with the objective of creating awareness regarding the harmful effects of tobacco use and promoting tobacco cessation and de-addiction services among...