As part of Global Hand washing Day commemoration, the Limpopo Department of Water and Sanitation in partnership with Limpopo Department of Education and various stakeholders in the province will embark on a campaign to educate the members of the public on the importance of handwashing.
The purpose of Global Hand washing Day is to create awareness about the importance of hand washing with soap to prevent diseases and to save lives. This day is observed under the theme, “Make Hand washing a Habit”.
According to a research by Center for Disease Control and Prevention, if everyone routinely washed their hands, a million deaths a year could be prevented.
It is also estimated that washing hands with soap and water could reduce diarrhea disease-associated deaths by up to 50%.
Below is the list of activities that will be held in different schools in the Limpopo.
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District |
Date |
Target audience |
Venue |
Activity |
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Mopani (Giyani LM) |
26.10.2016 |
Primary School Children |
Muyexe Primary School (Muyexe) |
Health and Hygiene education and Handwashing Demonstration |
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|
Sekhukhune (Makhuduthamaga LM) |
20.10.2016 |
Primary School Children |
Matobule Primary School (Ga-Sekwati) |
Health and Hygiene education and Handwashing Demonstration |
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|
Vhembe (Thulalmela LM) |
27.10.2016 |
Primary School Children |
Tshisaulu Primary School ( Tshisaulu) |
Health and Hygiene education and Handwashing Demonstration |
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|
Waterberg (Mogalakwana LM) |
24.10.2016 |
Primary School Children |
Lekhureng primary School (Matlala) |
Health and Hygiene education and Handwashing Demonstration |
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For more information contact:
Mr Sputnik Ratau (Departmental Spokesperson)
Cell: 072 024 6797/ 082 874 2942
Tel: 012 336 6813
E-mail: rataus@dwa.gov.za
Sipho Mabizela
Cell: 082 652 7469
Tel: 015 290 1443
E-mail: mabizelas@dws.gov.za
