Dettol, Harpic provide hygiene solutions in Scout Jamboree

Hygiene Academy, initiated by Dettol and Harpic worked as the hygiene partner of the 32nd Asia Pacific and 11th National Scout Jamboree-2023.

In the 9-day campaign from January 19-27, hygiene management was undertaken by Dettol and Harpic at the National Scout Training Center in Mouchak of Gazipur, said a press release.

The hygiene curriculum was showcased through a stall to create more awareness about hygiene among the 13,000 scouts from 32 countries at the event.

Various activities including hygiene-awareness games and hygiene-related quizzes were carried out to hike interest in cleanliness and sanitation. Additionally, the 50 hygiene-related lessons published in the books of the Hygiene Academy curriculum were taught through the stall of “Hygiene Academy” that has been set up inside the premises.

All the participants were provided lessons on hygiene through fun and games and to create further motivation, the winners were provided with various hygiene-themed gifts.

Responsibility for clean toilets was taken by Harpic while personal hygiene was ensured by providing Dettol soaps and handwashes to the participants. Different festoons and banners related to hygiene or hygienic practices were showcased to influence people to maintain proper cleanliness and sanitation.

Last year, Dettol and Harpic also ensured the hygienic safety of the 35-lakh people visiting Boi Mela.

National Commissioner (Social Development and Health) Bangladesh Scout, Kazi Nazmul Haque said, “We always find Dettol and Harpic by our sides during scout events. Dettol and Harpic are doing a great job ensuring hygiene in such a big event. We are happy to have gotten these renowned brands with us.”