The importance of hand washing with soap
Dear Mother,
I take this opportunity to educate you about the importance
of hand washing with soap.
Children should be taught to wash their hands on five key
occasions: before eating breakfast, lunch and dinner, after visiting the toilet
and during their bath. This culture should be instilled in them so that even as
they grow they continue with it.
Did you know that over five children die every day due to
diarrhoea? It is worse in Africa. Diarrhoea cases are often times caused by
contaminated food and/or water. If you can get children to wash their hands
before handling food and after visiting the toilet, they can be protected from
this deadly disease.
As a mother, you also need to wash your hands before
preparing food at all times. Avoid giving children foods and drinks that may be
contaminated. It is also your duty to educate other adults who may be ignorant
of this fact.
Take charge and save innocent lives!
Always,
MinZeph.
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