UNICEF launches campaign on Tippy Tap technology for schools

Europa

October 15, 2015 4:10 PM

The District Chief Executive of Mion, Mr Dan Makandan, who launched the campaign said the technology “can reduce the incidence of diarrhea among children under five as well as reduce acute respiratory infections.”

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As part of efforts to address the poor hygiene practices in schools in the rural areas, a hands-free device that allows for hand washing without running water is being piloted by the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) in all basic schools.

The construction of the device, known as the Tippy Tap Technology is to support government in its fulfillment of the rights to water and sanitation by the United Nations Resolution A/RES/64/292.

It is also in response to Sustainable Development Goals six (6), which requires ensuring water and sanitation for all.

The outdoor hand-washing facility is operated by a foot lever and therefore helps drastically to reduce the chances of bacteria transmission since the user touches only the soap, as well as very economical as it uses only 40 milliliters of water instead of about 500 milliliters if one has to use a mug.

The District Chief Executive of Mion, Mr Dan Makandan, who launched the campaign at Sang on Wednesday said the technology “can reduce the incidence of diarrhea among children under five as well as reduce acute respiratory infections.”

The Tippy Tap Technology campaign was launched in the District as part of activities to commemorate the Global Hand Washing Day on October 15.

Its purpose is to awaken and sensitize all especially children on the dire need for proper hand washing with soap.

Mr Makandan urged all in the District, especially landlords to endeavor to replicate the technology in their homes and encourage children to use it effectively to drastically reduce all water and sanitation related diseases.

The District Director of Education, Madam Yakubu Barikisu, further advised all to continue the habit of frequent hand washing with soap despite the containment of the outbreak of cholera in the District.

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