Dimapur, October 15 (MExN): In Dimapur, the Global Handwashing Day was observed with the students at Kin High School under the theme ‘Clean hands- A recipe for health.’ Students participated on the occasion by washing hands with soap following the proper handwashing methods lasting for at least 20 seconds every time.
One of the teachers, Zhovelu Tunyi, demonstrated the proper handwashing steps which involves scrubbing each fingers and between fingers, rubbing back of hands and between fingers, rubbing base of thumbs, scrubbing nails and palms and rubbing the wrist, using soap and water. Imojungla Longkumer, San and Hygn Consultant, DWSM, PHED (R) Dimapur spoke to the students on this occasion encouraging them to adopt this health-creating behaviour and spread this important health message to homes and communities.
Soaps and bookmark relevant to the occasion were given away to students to constantly remind them of the importance of handwashing with soap. The programme was organised by PHED, Rural Division and sponsored by WSSO, PHED Nagaland, Kohima.
