Govt launches hand washing drive in Berhampur in collaboration with UNICEF

Focusing on cleanliness to prevent deadly viral diseases, the State Government in collaboration with the UNICEF launched a campaign among schoolchildren in Berhampur to make them aware of the importance of washing hand before and after having food.The campaign started with an orientation programme held here to sensitise the teachers in charge of the Red Cross and decided to observe ‘world hand wash day’ on October 27 by organising a rally by the students.The programme was jointly launched by the State Water and Sanitation Mission, Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Indian Red Cross Society and Unicef. Most of the viral diseases could be checked with hand wash before and after the foods, Chief district Medical Officer, Ganjam, said. Due to lack of awareness, he said about 95 per cent of people in the society never wash their hands before taking food. As many deadly viral diseases like swine flu are spreading, it is essential to create awareness, particularly among the school children, the CDMO said. Around 90 teachers from different parts of Ganjam district took part in the orientation programme.

Courtesy: The Pioneer