Pakistan sets GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS for Most participants in a hand washing relay by Karachi Chronicle
Dettol Pakistan celebrated Global Hand washing
Day 2016 by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the Most participants in
a hand washing relay.
The event was held at Metro Cash & Carry in Gulshan e Iqbal, where 1636 students from various local schools participated enthusiastically and in doing so broke the record of 1410 hand washes previously held by a town in India (2015).
The event was held at Metro Cash & Carry in Gulshan e Iqbal, where 1636 students from various local schools participated enthusiastically and in doing so broke the record of 1410 hand washes previously held by a town in India (2015).
Speaking about the activity, Shahzeb
Mehmood, CEO RB Pakistan stated, “Every year, Pakistan loses approximately
53,000 children to diarrhea – a disease that is preventable through the simple
act of hand washing. With over 1600 students taking part in the hand washing
relay today, we hope to take this message across Pakistan and instill the habit
of washing hands among children.
Dettol is committed to saving these lives and
with the support of the government, NGOs, schools and each and every citizen of
Pakistan; we can be successful in this endeavor.”
Global authority on record-breaking, Guinness World Records
adjudicator Seyda Subasi-Gemici said on the occasion, “We congratulate Dettol
Pakistan on their new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title. To engage so many people in
such a fantastic event is a truly impressive achievement.”
As an integral part of its philosophy of promoting good hand
hygiene habits, Dettol Pakistan reaches out to millions of children & their
mothers annually through its successful school program to educate them about
the importance of hand washing. In line with this mission, Dettol Pakistan
gathered school children to educate them on the correct procedure of hand
washing and set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Most participants in a hand washing relay in doing so.
Celebrity mothers Nadia Hussain,
Sarwat Gilani and Momal Sheikh, who were present at the activity with their
children, appreciated Dettol’s efforts. Marking the occasion, Sarwat Gillani
said, “Globally 1 child dies of diarrhea every minute. This is a disease that
can be fought by the simple act of hand washing. Today Dettol is teaching
children the importance of washing hands properly and its benefits. I am here
to support this great cause because there is nothing more important than saving
these innocent lives”.
Dettol, the world’s leading germ
protection brand has always strived to protect families by enabling better
hygiene habits. In keeping with this legacy, Dettol used the platform of Global
Hand washing Day to promote good hand hygiene practices, since one’s hands are
the first point of contact with any surface and hence most vulnerable to germs.
RB is the world’s leading consumer health and
hygiene company with operations in over 60 countries. With a purpose of
delivering innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes, RB’s
health, hygiene and home portfolio is led by global Powerbrands including
Dettol, Mortein, Harpic, Veet, Gaviscon and many more.
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