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Health
Mizoram Health Minister Calls for Tobacco‑Free Homes Across State
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🗓 11 Sep 2026, 07:33 PM
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The health minister of Mizoram appealed to families to ensure their households remain free of tobacco use, emphasizing the health benefits for all members.
Mizoram's health minister addressed a public gathering, urging families throughout the state to keep their homes completely free of tobacco products. The appeal was part of a broader effort to curb the health hazards associated with smoking and second‑hand smoke.
Emphasizing the risks posed to vulnerable groups, the minister highlighted that exposure to tobacco smoke can lead to respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and cancer, particularly affecting children, women and the elderly. He stressed that a tobacco‑free household is a simple yet effective preventive measure.
The health department announced plans to roll out awareness campaigns in villages and towns, distributing educational material and collaborating with local NGOs to reinforce the message. Community leaders and schools have been asked to support the initiative by promoting smoke‑free environments.
By encouraging smoke‑free homes, the ministry aims to reduce the burden of non‑communicable diseases in Mizoram and promote a healthier future for its residents.
Emphasizing the risks posed to vulnerable groups, the minister highlighted that exposure to tobacco smoke can lead to respiratory illnesses, heart disease, and cancer, particularly affecting children, women and the elderly. He stressed that a tobacco‑free household is a simple yet effective preventive measure.
The health department announced plans to roll out awareness campaigns in villages and towns, distributing educational material and collaborating with local NGOs to reinforce the message. Community leaders and schools have been asked to support the initiative by promoting smoke‑free environments.
By encouraging smoke‑free homes, the ministry aims to reduce the burden of non‑communicable diseases in Mizoram and promote a healthier future for its residents.