Handwashing is a familiar practice for everyone, especially children, as it not only keeps hands clean but also eliminates disease-causing germs. However, maintaining clean hands requires more than just soap; it must be performed correctly and at the appropriate times.
Recognising this, on the morning of 12 December 2022, the Department of Environmental Health of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH) collaborated with the School's Youth Union and KAO Vietnam Group to organise the "Handwashing Day Gala" at Tam Khuong Primary School (Dong Da, Hanoi). The event aimed to convey the message to students that handwashing with soap must be done correctly and at the right times to be effective. The programme was honoured to host the following guests:- Assoc. Prof. PhD. Nguyen Dang Vung - Vice Dean of the School of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (SPMPH)
- Ms. Bui Thi Bich Hanh - Head of KAO Vietnam Hanoi Branch
- Mr. Tran Hoai Bac - Head of the Public Health Department, Dong Da District Health Centre
- Mr. Nguyen Hai Hoa - Specialist at the Dong Da District Department of Education and Training
Along with all students and teachers of Tam Khuong Primary School.
The programme received enthusiastic participation from the students, featuring a group performance of the handwashing song and an engaging quiz related to the event's theme. Furthermore, the pre-event activities were also warmly welcomed, showcasing vivid and creative drawings from the "Handwashing with Soap" art competition.
Through this programme, the Organizing Committee hopes that the students will recognise the importance of handwashing with soap: it must be done correctly and at the right times.The Organizing Committee would like to express our sincere gratitude to the faculty of the Department of Environmental Health and KAO Vietnam Group for their collaboration in creating this meaningful and memorable "Handwashing Day Gala".
The Organizing Committee also extends our thanks to the teachers and students of Tam Khuong Primary School for their vibrant and enthusiastic participation.
