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The Wire
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Wire
Driving Health for All: Reckitt Receives Global Health Awards 2025 at House of Commons, London
Recognition highlights Reckitt's long-standing commitment to advancing health and hygiene through impactful purpose-led initiatives New Delhi, Delhi, India – Business Wire India Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has been recognized with two significant accolades at the prestigious Global Health Awards 2025, held at the iconic House of Commons, UK Parliament, London, for its outstanding contribution to global healthcare. The awards were presented by The Lord Loomba, CBE, a distinguished member of the House of Lords. At this esteemed gathering of leading voices and changemakers from the global health community, Reckitt was honoured in two key categories: • Public Health Champion Award – for the flagship Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign, India's longest-running private sector-led public health movement. • Community Impact Award – for transformative work under the campaign: Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five. These accolades spotlight Reckitt's purpose-led approach to healthcare - advancing hygiene, sanitation, maternal and child health, and empowering communities through awareness, education and access to drive behaviour change. Ravi Bhatnagar, Communications and Corporate Affairs Director, South Asia, MENARP and Africa, Reckitt, said, 'At Reckitt, we believe access to highest quality of health and hygiene is a right, not a privilege — and our purpose knows no borders. We are truly honored to receive this recognition at the Global Health Awards 2025, held at the Palace of Westminster, House of Commons, London. It is a powerful reminder of the impact we can create when purpose translates into action. These awards are not just milestones, it affirms our belief that hygiene is the foundation of good health, and that collective action can drive lasting change.' As part of its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India, Reckitt has been leading the cause of advancing public health and hygiene in India for over a decade. Launched in 2014, it is India's longest-running private sector-led public health campaign. Rooted in the ethos of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the initiative has grown into a comprehensive movement driving behavior change through sanitation, hygiene education, health awareness, and preventive care. The campaign has reached millions, championing the belief that hygiene is the foundation for good health. Reckitt's Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five initiative has been focused on strengthening maternal and child health through early education, self-care literacy, and community-level support systems. With a focus on building awareness and agency among mothers, caregivers, and frontline workers, the programme empowers families to make informed, preventive health decisions—addressing crucial gaps in early childhood care and maternal wellbeing. The Global Health Awards, organised by WBR Corp, are among the most prestigious honours in international healthcare. They celebrate the contributions of doctors, innovators, and healthcare organisations for their excellence, innovation, and commitment to improving lives worldwide. (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.).
Business Upturn
16-07-2025
- Health
- Business Upturn
Driving Health for All: Reckitt Receives Global Health Awards 2025 at House of Commons, London
By Business Wire India Published on July 16, 2025, 17:25 IST Business Wire India Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has been recognized with two significant accolades at the prestigious Global Health Awards 2025, held at the iconic House of Commons, UK Parliament, London, for its outstanding contribution to global healthcare. The awards were presented by The Lord Loomba, CBE, a distinguished member of the House of Lords . At this esteemed gathering of leading voices and changemakers from the global health community, Reckitt was honoured in two key categories: Public Health Champion Award – for the flagship Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign, India's longest-running private sector-led public health movement. Community Impact Award – for transformative work under the campaign: Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five. These accolades spotlight Reckitt's purpose-led approach to healthcare – advancing hygiene, sanitation, maternal and child health, and empowering communities through awareness, education and access to drive behaviour change. Ravi Bhatnagar, Communications and Corporate Affairs Director, South Asia, MENARP and Africa, Reckitt , said, ' At Reckitt, we believe access to highest quality of health and hygiene is a right, not a privilege — and our purpose knows no borders. We are truly honored to receive this recognition at the Global Health Awards 2025, held at the Palace of Westminster, House of Commons, London. It is a powerful reminder of the impact we can create when purpose translates into action. These awards are not just milestones, it affirms our belief that hygiene is the foundation of good health, and that collective action can drive lasting change.' As part of its flagship campaign, Dettol Banega Swasth India, Reckitt has been leading the cause of advancing public health and hygiene in India for over a decade. Launched in 2014, it is India's longest-running private sector-led public health campaign. Rooted in the ethos of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the initiative has grown into a comprehensive movement driving behavior change through sanitation, hygiene education, health awareness, and preventive care . The campaign has reached millions, championing the belief that hygiene is the foundation for good health. Reckitt's Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five initiative has been focused on strengthening maternal and child health through early education, self-care literacy, and community-level support systems. With a focus on building awareness and agency among mothers, caregivers, and frontline workers, the programme empowers families to make informed, preventive health decisions—addressing crucial gaps in early childhood care and maternal wellbeing. The Global Health Awards, organised by WBR Corp, are among the most prestigious honours in international healthcare. They celebrate the contributions of doctors, innovators, and healthcare organisations for their excellence, innovation, and commitment to improving lives worldwide. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Business Upturn take no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Health
- NDTV
A Decade Of Impact: Dettol Banega Swasth India's Journey To A Healthier Nation
For over ten years, the 'Dettol Banega Swasth India' campaign, a partnership between Reckitt and NDTV, has been a prominent force in promoting public health across the nation. Launched in 2014 initially to bolster the government's Swachh Bharat Mission, the initiative has evolved into a comprehensive movement championing hygiene, health, and well-being, aiming to leave no one behind. Now in its 11th season under the banner "One World Hygiene," the campaign, fronted by Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, continues to drive behaviour change related to hand washing, antimicrobial resistance, and preventing AMR through good hand and body hygiene, maternal health, child health, and self-care. In India, there has been an alarming Rise of Antibiotic Resistance, from 29% in 2008 to 47% in 2014. The Banega Swasth India campaign has been at the forefront of spreading awareness, educating children and communities and working with experts to combat this rising disease. The campaign's impact also stems from diverse, targeted activities implemented over the years. The cornerstone Dettol School Hygiene Education Programme, using a dedicated curriculum, games, and innovative tools like the Hygiene Olympiad (which reached over 30 million children in its second edition), has educated millions of children across hundreds of thousands of schools on critical hygiene practices. Reports indicate significant success, including marked reductions in diarrhoea incidence among children and substantial decreases in school absenteeism due to illness. Reports indicate 40% of students miss school due to illness, and a 17% increase in attendance is linked to improved hygiene habits. Furthermore, initiatives like 'Diarrhoea Net Zero' were launched (e.g., in Uttar Pradesh, aiming for zero preventable diarrhoeal deaths in under-5s), and various kits ('Swasth,' 'Self-Care,' 'Hygiene Buddy') have been distributed to support mothers, children, and schools. The campaign has actively worked to embed hygiene practices into the cultural fabric, reaching communities across India. It has also taken India's message of hygiene to global platforms, showcasing initiatives like climate-resilient schools at COP29 and participating actively at significant national and international events like the Maha Kumbh Mela (ensuring hygiene for millions of Indians), Davos 2025, and the Jaipur Literature Festival. The success of this long-term strategy was recently underscored by Reckitt Benckiser's Global CEO Kris Licht. Speaking at the company's Q1 2025 earnings call, Mr. Licht highlighted India as a standout growth driver amidst global uncertainty. "As we sit here, we fully expect sustained strong volume growth in India and China as we go through this year," he stated This confidence is backed by results. India, contributing 8% of Reckitt's core global net revenue, delivered high single-digit growth in Q1 2025. Emerging markets overall grew a robust 10.7% (like-for-like). The company specifically noted strong volume growth for Dettol and Durex in India, with recent transcripts also confirming Harpic's strength. Globally, Reckitt's Germ Protection category (led by Dettol) grew 7.5% and Intimate Wellness (Durex) surged 16.6% in Q1 (like-for-like). Mr. Licht's comments affirm India's strategic importance, validating the success of Reckitt's sustained investment in the market, significantly powered by the decade-long Banega Swasth India initiative and its alignment with building a healthier nation ('Swasth Bharat').
