Manipal Hospitals Kolkata Launches Smoking Cessation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Vaccination Clinics

News Desk, News Nation 360 : Manipal Hospitals Kolkata commemorated World COPD Day 2025 with a powerful, action-oriented initiative that included public awareness, expert dialogue, and the launch of two significant additions to its comprehensive respiratory care program: the Smoking Cessation Clinic and the Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Vaccination Clinic. As Chief Guest, celebrated cricketer and presenter Jhulan Goswami was joined by acclaimed filmmaker Goutam Ghose, football icon Goutam Sarkar, MP Saayoni Ghosh, and MLA Sujit Bose, as well as distinguished IAS and IPS officers and athletes, whose presence added inspiration and visibility to the cause of lung health. Manipal Hospitals Kolkata has introduced special Smoking Cessation and Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Vaccination Clinics that are designed to provide integrated counselling, behavioural support, medical management, and regular follow-up for those wishing to give up nicotine addiction and ensure better lung health. While the Smoking Cessation Clinic offers

structured counselling, nicotine replacement therapies, and comprehensive support by pulmonologists to help patients overcome addiction, the Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Vaccination Clinic offers personalised rehabilitation plans, breathing therapy, scientifically guided vaccinations among high-risk groups for the prevention of respiratory infections, and improvement in long-term lung function. These clinics were introduced through interactive forums and a panel discussion with senior pulmonologists like Dr Debraj Jash, Dr Suranjan Mukherjee, Dr Arnab Bera, Dr Moumita Chatterjee, and Dr Ayush Goel, who spoke on COPD, smoking risks, and prevention, thus emphasising the commitment of Manipal Hospitals to evidence-based patient-centred respiratory care and early intervention within the community. During the panel discussion, Dr Debraj Jash shared that the establishment of the Smoking Cessation Clinic is a critical step forward, particularly as India accounts for about 12% of the world's smokers and sees over 1 million smoking-related deaths each year, according to the WHO. Smoking remains the leading cause of COPD, which now affects over 55 million people in India. Helping people stop through systematic counselling and medical support increases success rates and reduces disease progression. With the establishment of our Pulmonary Rehabilitation & Vaccination Clinic, they can now provide a comprehensive pathway that improves lung function, decreases hospitalisations, and boosts overall quality of life. These offerings underline our commitment to creating a healthier, more knowledgeable community.

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