Mayor Sarabjeet Singh Samana Raises Awareness on Child Health During Deworming Day Camp
Mohali: Mayor Sarabjeet Singh Samana attended a health awareness camp organised at the School of Eminence, Phase 11, SAS Nagar Mohali, as part of National Deworming Day. The programme was held under the leadership of Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh Ji and was attended by students and members of the school staff.
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The programme focused on creating awareness among students about preventive healthcare, personal hygiene and the importance of maintaining healthy habits. The participation of the Mayor provided an opportunity to engage directly with students and encourage them to remain conscious of their health and well-being.
Mayor Interacts with Students and School Staff
During his visit, Mayor Sarabjeet Singh Samana interacted with students and staff members and discussed the importance of health awareness at the school level. He encouraged students to adopt healthy practices and remain attentive to advice provided by qualified healthcare professionals and public health authorities.
The Mayor also appreciated the efforts of the Health Department and the school authorities for organising the awareness programme in an educational setting. He said that schools can play an important role in spreading health-related information among children and young people.
Focus on Hygiene and Preventive Healthcare
Speaking with the students, Mayor Samana highlighted the importance of personal hygiene, cleanliness, proper nutrition and preventive healthcare. He encouraged students to develop healthy habits from an early age and to share useful health information with their families.
Health awareness programmes conducted in schools can help children better understand the importance of hygiene and disease prevention. Students can also act as a link between schools, families and communities by sharing messages related to healthy practices.
National Deworming Day Promotes Child Health Awareness
National Deworming Day is aimed at increasing awareness about intestinal worm infections and promoting preventive health measures among children and other eligible groups. School-based awareness activities provide an opportunity to communicate important health messages directly to students.
The programme at the School of Eminence, Phase 11, combined health education with community awareness and encouraged students to take an active interest in their personal well-being.
Mayor Highlights Importance of Community Awareness
Speaking on the occasion, Mayor Sarabjeet Singh Samana said that health awareness programmes such as National Deworming Day provide an important platform for educating children about preventive healthcare and healthy living.
He appreciated Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh Ji and the concerned teams for their efforts to promote health awareness. He said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Punjab Government continues to focus on healthcare services and public health initiatives.
Mayor Samana added that students are an important part of building healthier communities and encouraged them to take personal hygiene, cleanliness and preventive healthcare seriously.
School Provides Platform for Health Education
The awareness camp highlighted the importance of integrating health education with regular learning. Schools provide a structured environment where children can receive reliable information and develop healthy habits that can continue into adulthood.
Such programmes can also strengthen awareness among families and communities when students share the health messages they receive at school with parents and other family members.
Focus on a Health-Conscious Generation
The National Deworming Day programme at the School of Eminence, Phase 11, reflected the broader importance of combining education with preventive healthcare awareness. The initiative encouraged students to become more informed about their health while reinforcing the role of schools and public institutions in promoting community well-being.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on maintaining healthy habits, following appropriate healthcare guidance and continuing efforts to create a more informed and health-conscious generation across SAS Nagar Mohali.
