Serdang, 22 May 2026 – The MQUIT Clinic of the University Health Centre (PKU), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) participated in the Smoking and Vaping Awareness Campaign held at the Main Meeting Room (BMU) and Lobby of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FPSK), UPM. The campaign ran from 9.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and formed part of PKU’s ongoing initiatives to prevent tobacco-related diseases and encourage the university community to adopt a smoke-free and vape-free lifestyle.

The MQUIT Clinic at PKU UPM was established with the following objectives:

• To raise awareness of the harmful effects of smoking and vaping on health.

• To provide health education on the benefits of quitting smoking.

• To introduce PKU’s Smoking Cessation Clinic services to the UPM community.

• To encourage individuals who smoke or vape to seek professional assistance in quitting.

The campaign was facilitated by Dr. Nor Shafikah Diana Iskandar, Sn Noor Mazzeatul Aini Zainuddin, and PPK Mohd Bookery Mohd Johar, who actively engaged with participants by delivering information, offering counselling, and promoting healthier lifestyle choices.

This initiative reflects PKU’s commitment to supporting UPM’s vision of creating a healthier, safer, and smoke-free campus environment. The program received positive participation and is expected to continue as a regular effort to strengthen awareness and prevention strategies against smoking and vaping among the university community.