Date: 31-05-2024 |
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Conflict of Interest-Declaration C.K.B. College, Teok,
District - Jorhat Tobacco use has an adverse impact on health. It is proclaimed
as threat by the public health community worldwide and is the greatest cause of
preventable deaths globally. Tobacco uses in all forms negatively affects
health, not only of its consumers and their families, but all those who are
involved in its supply chain right from cultivation to people involved in its
processing. It has a high addiction potential and millions of individuals are
affected by it. Tobacco industry historically employs a multitude of tactics
to shape and influence tobacco control policies. The industry uses its lobbying
and marketing machinery to discredit scientific research and influence
governments so as to propagate the sale and distribution of its fatal product.
Furthermore, the industry continues to inject large philanthropic contributions
into research and social programs worldwide under the guise of corporate social
responsibility. On July 7, 2020, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
issued a Code
of conduct for all its employees, institutions, departments, organisations,
contractors and agents, to prevent industry interference and conflict of
interest as a significant step towards the implementation of WHO’s Framework
Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO-FCTC) Article 5.3 obligation. As enshrined in Article 5.3 of the WHO-FCTC, there is a
fundamental and irreconcilable conflict between public health interests and
tobacco industry interests. As an institution/organization
that promotes public health, C.K.B. College, Teok, Dist - Jorhat does not engage with the tobacco industry and
those furthering its interests. We strive to oppose the use of tobacco and other intoxicant
substances in all forms and expose the tobacco industry tactics. The institution/organization does not
partner with any entity directly or indirectly related to and/or engaged with
the tobacco industry. We do not partner, invest in or get funded by
organizations with interests in the tobacco industry, or those who further the
agenda of tobacco companies. We do not and shall not accept and/or endorse any
direct or indirect support from the tobacco industry neither in cash and nor in
kind. |
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Signed and Published by - Office of the Principal |
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