Event Report: NoSmok Webinar – From Smoke to Science: Modern Tools for a Tobacco-Free Future
Date: 25th September 2025
Time: 03:30 PM IST
Organized by: JB Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Speaker: Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Gupta, Senior Director – Surgical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali & Founder, ICanCaRe
A Global Movement Towards Tobacco-Free Living
Tobacco remains the world’s leading preventable cause of death, claiming over 8 million lives annually. Against this backdrop, JB Pharmaceuticals Ltd. organized the NoSmok International Webinar with a focused theme – “From Smoke to Science: Modern Tools for a Tobacco-Free Future.”
The session drew overwhelming participation, with 585 healthcare professionals from Oman, Myanmar, and India, including general practitioners, physicians, chest specialists, and pharmacists. The gathering symbolized a collective commitment to address one of the most pressing public health challenges – tobacco addiction.
Expert Insights by Prof. Dr. Pawan Gupta
Prof. Dr. Pawan Gupta, an internationally recognized cancer surgeon and tobacco cessation expert, shared his vast experience and evidence-based strategies for smoking cessation.
Drawing from his pioneering work with the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Program, Dr. Gupta emphasized that “Tobacco cessation is not just a possibility, it is a medical certainty when approached scientifically.”
Key Highlights from the Session
- Burden of Tobacco Use:
Tobacco kills more than 7 million people annually and remains the single most preventable cause of death. - Addiction and Challenges:
Over 70% of smokers want to quit but struggle due to nicotine dependence. - The ABCD of Tobacco Cessation:
- A – Active Motivation
- B – Behavioral Intervention
- C – Co-morbidity Management
- D – Drugs & Medications (including Nicotine Replacement Therapy)
- Nicotine Lozenges as a Solution:
Dr. Gupta presented compelling clinical evidence showing how nicotine lozenges can double the chances of quitting successfully, while being safe, effective, and acceptable to smokers and smokeless tobacco users alike. - Success Story:
A case of “Zustin”, a smoker consuming 40–50 cigarettes daily for 15 years, who became tobacco-free in just 15 days under the structured ICanCaRe protocol, underscored the real-world impact of scientifically guided cessation.
Impact and Engagement
Participants from across geographies actively engaged with live Q&A sessions, reflecting the growing awareness and urgency for structured cessation strategies. The webinar successfully created a platform for international collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
The overwhelming response reaffirmed that with the right tools, medical guidance, and motivation – quitting tobacco is achievable.
Conclusion
The NoSmok Webinar, organized by JB Pharmaceuticals and led by Prof. Dr. Pawan Gupta, was not just an academic discussion but a call to action.
“A proactive lifestyle, guided by science, can be a powerful line of defense against tobacco.”
Healthcare professionals across borders left with renewed conviction and practical strategies to guide patients towards a tobacco-free life.
Resources for Tobacco Cessation
- ICanCaRe Website: www.icancare.com
- Quitline Number: 9773856664
- Quitline Portal: www.quittobacco.icancare.com
- Support Email: support@icancare.com