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Gutka, naswar sale and use banned
Key takeaways
- The sale and use of cigarettes, naswar, and paan—considered highly harmful to human health—have been banned within the premises of Hayatabad Medical Complex.
- According to the notification, the use of all intoxicating substances, including naswar and paan, has been strictly prohibited within the premises of the hospital.
- The notification further states that the sale of tobacco products at hospital canteens and shops is also prohibited.
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Add ARY News on Google. The sale and use of cigarettes, naswar, and paan—considered highly harmful to human health—have been banned within the premises of Hayatabad Medical Complex.
A formal notification has been issued by the administration of Hayatabad Medical Complex, imposing a ban on the sale and consumption of cigarettes, paan, and naswar within medical facilities due to their severe health risks.
According to the notification, the use of all intoxicating substances, including naswar and paan, has been strictly prohibited within the premises of the hospital. The ban also extends to all such products, including Velo (nicotine pouches).
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