In an effort to foster health awareness and personal hygiene among children, a special campaign was recently conducted in Sadar upazila of Noakhali. Guided by the theme 'Let us be aware, let us stay healthy,' the initiative was organized by the local social organization Noakhali Bondhushava at the Dharampur Government Primary School in Newajpur union. The primary objective of this campaign was to instill proper hygiene practices among rural children and ensure their protection from preventable diseases.
Hosted by general secretary Sunny Tamzid, the event provided young students with essential guidance on health-related matters. Topics such as preventing common illnesses like diarrhea and dehydration were explained in simple terms. Detailed discussions were held on proper handwashing techniques, the necessity of maintaining personal hygiene, and the importance of consuming safe drinking water at all times. Additionally, practical demonstrations on how to properly prepare oral saline were conducted, equipping students with a life-saving skill they can apply in daily life.
Speaking at the event, Shamima Ara Begum, the head teacher of Dharampur Government Primary School, highly praised the initiative. She remarked that alongside academic education, learning hygiene rules is vital for children. Cultivating cleanliness habits from early childhood helps keep them disease-free in the long run and spreads awareness within their families. She noted that such activities play a positive role in the overall physical and mental development of young learners.
Asif Ahmed, president of Noakhali Bondhushava, emphasized the vision behind the program, stating that the country can only progress if its children remain healthy. He highlighted that their ongoing efforts aim to keep children away from preventable illnesses and propagate healthy habits among them. He further assured that Noakhali Bondhushava will continue organizing such welfare and health-awareness initiatives across different areas in the future to benefit more children.
The event also featured speeches by executive member Rumaiya Sultana and member Al Shariar, who discussed nutrition, safe dietary habits, and overall well-being. To make the session more engaging, a quiz competition on health and hygiene was organized for the students. At the conclusion of the program, guests handed over books as prizes to the five winning students. The event successfully wrapped up with the distribution of oral saline packets among the attendees.
