The third phase of Rev. Moa Longchari Cancer Foundation (RMLCF) tobacco-free campaign 2025  was held at Kevilhouü Rio Auditorium, G Rio School Kohima on Friday.

Dr Keduovinuo Keditsu, Consultant Cancer Surgeon at Putuonuo Hospital, Kohima was the resource speaker at the event. Speaking on the ill effects and consequences of tobacco consumption especially among the school children, she said it can have a negative effect on their performances. She further advised the children to say no to tobacco and be responsible citizens in the society.

Representative from the National Tobacco Control Programme Kohima district team also spoke on Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act of 2003 (COTPA)

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Khrienuo Moa, President of RMLCF informed that around 360 students and teachers from 22 schools in Kohima participated in the programme. Started in 2023, Moa said, they initiated the tobacco- free campaign to create awareness among school going children of the harmful effects of tobacco.

She further informed that with the tobacco-free campaign, tobacco free club has been launched in schools which are still going on. She encouraged students to take active part in the clubs and be change makers.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Nzanbeni Tsopoe, vice principal of Chandmari Higher Secondary School,  Zhopota Rhakho, Administrator of Oking Christian School pronounced invocation, Christ King Higher Secondary School presented a song and Vikuo Metha shared testimony.