DETTOL LAUNCHES NEW HANDWASHING DRIVE, TARGETING 10,000 SCHOOL CHILDREN IN NAIROBI.

Dettol, one of the world's most trusted global brands that has cobsistently driven public health and wellbeing for nearly a century has today launched a hand washing campaign in Kibera Primary School. The drive aims to provide selected schools in Kibera and Mathare with water tanks and state-of-the-art hand washing stations. 

This initiative as well will target 10,000 school-going children in the selected areas and aims to promote and maintain proper personal and home hygiene habits among the school children in Kibra and Mathare areas, building on Dettol's commitment to creating a healthier and better nation.

This timely program aligns with the global observance of Global Handwashing Day, themed "Clean hands are within reach."
This initiative is in line with Dettol's commitment to promote hand hygiene education in the country and provide top-notch household hygiene products that protect against bacteria and illnesses. It underscores Dettol's dedication to helping Kenyans maintain hygiene and create a safe and healthy environment for all.

Speaking during the launch, the Director for Public Health and the presidential advisor on gender issues Mrs. Romana Yego said that the occasion provides a unique opportunity to look back on the importance of hand hygiene in our lives and the major steps that the nation have made.

"This occasion provides us with a unique opportunity to reflect on the critical importance of hand hygiene in our lives and a tremendous strive we have made as a nation with the unwavering support of our development partners and all the stakeholders."

PHOTO: Director for Public Health and Presidential Advisor in office of gender Romana Yego

Yego added that the launch has brought a moment to appreciate what has been achieved and as well recognize the importance of water sanitation and hygiene in the primary health system.

"It's a moment to appreciate what has been achieved and to recognize the role of water sanitation and hygiene in our primary health system."

PHOTO: Romana Yego together with stakeholders drawn from the ministry of health, education and Dettol 

Dettol was developed in 1933 for doctors who needed an effective solution to prevent sepsis following childbirth, and has since become a household name across the world. It offers a diversified product range across personal hygiene and home care. The brand's success is built on three iconic foundations: trust, efficacy and education. 

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