MARGAO, Aug. 16 -- With tobacco use continuing to be a major public health challenge, key stakeholders from across Goa came together in Margao for a State Level Orientation Workshop aimed at tightening the fight against the deadly habit.

Organised by the District Tobacco Control Cell and the Directorate of Health Services in collaboration with Vital Strategies (New Delhi), the workshop sought to strengthen tobacco control measures in South Goa through awareness, coordination, and law enforcement.

Held at the Hospicio District Hospital Auditorium, the event drew around 60 officials representing a wide spectrum of government departments and agencies.

Among them were the Directorate of Education, Directorate of Transport, Department of Ci...