The Youth Red Cross Unit organized a door-to-door awareness campaign along with the distribution of hygiene kits

The Youth Red Cross Unit of Multani Mal Modi College, Patiala, organized a door-to-door awareness campaign focusing on the vital role of proper hand hygiene and essential cleanliness practices in preventing diseases, along with the distribution of hygiene kits to mark World Health Day. The initiative aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of maintaining clean hands and adopting basic hygiene practices, especially among domestic workers, who often have limited access to health education and resources.

The Principal of the college, Dr. Neeraj Goyal, emphasized that proper hand hygiene is one of the most important measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. He highlighted that many communicable illnesses can be significantly reduced through regular and correct handwashing practices. He further stated that awareness about the importance of clean hands must reach every household, as it forms the foundation of a healthy and disease-free society. He appreciated the efforts of the Youth Red Cross Unit and reiterated that Multani Mal Modi College actively encourages such socially relevant outreach activities that promote public health awareness and community well-being.

The campaign was organized and conducted by Youth Red Cross Unit programme officer Dr. Heena Sachdeva, who personally visited nearby residential areas and interacted with house help. She sensitized them about the importance of effective hand cleansing and the direct role of clean hands in reducing disease transmission. As part of the initiative, hygiene kits containing liquid hand cleansers along with refill packs were distributed amongst 30 beneficiaries to encourage sustained use and to reinforce the habit of maintaining clean hands in daily life.

Dr. Kuldeep Kumar, Dean, Life Sciences, appreciated the initiative and stated that such programs are essential in bridging the gap between awareness and practice. He emphasized that promoting proper hand hygiene among underserved communities can significantly reduce disease burden and improve overall public health.

The campaign concluded successfully, creating a meaningful impact by reinforcing the message that simple practices like regular handwashing can play a powerful role in disease prevention, while also highlighting the institution’s commitment to community outreach and social responsibility. List of Participants