Punjab health minister asks students to live healthy
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Patiala: Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday asked students to act as ambassadors of cleanliness.
Speaking during a state-level function at Govt Senior Secondary Smart School, Tripuri, Patiala, to mark National Deworming Day, the minister said nearly 73 lakh Albendazole tablets had been distributed to students in govt, aided, and private schools across Punjab.
Regular health screenings were being conducted to monitor children's health, the minister said.
Emphasizing on the dangers of stomach worms, Dr Balbir said they could lead to malnutrition, physical and mental weakness, and poor school attendance. He advised children to maintain personal hygiene, avoid walking barefoot, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly, and drink boiled water.
To further promote hygiene and disease prevention, Dr Balbir Singh urged all residents to become part of the campaign to raise awareness about dengue and "War Every Friday", encouraging weekly cleanliness drives.
He also announced that students, teachers, and health workers actively contributing to clean surroundings will be specially honoured.
Speaking to media, Dr Balbir Singh highlighted that cheese, ghee, and spices are among the most adulterated food items. A state-wide sampling campaign is underway ahead of festivals, focusing on products coming from outside Punjab. He added that flying squads and a "Food Safety on Wheels" van are conducting surprise checks, including on food supplements, which were previously unchecked.
He also mentioned that the Health Department is working with partners to investigate rising cases of sudden cardiac deaths and has issued relevant advisories.
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