Health and hygiene awareness session for Hifz students held in Charfesson

To build awareness regarding nutritious food intake, personal hygiene, health guidelines, and the prevention of various diseases, Bashundhara Shuvosangho organized a health awareness program for young Hifz students at the Baitul Gafur Madrasa in Charfesson, Bhola on Wednesday.

The session was presided over by Kawsar Ahmed, member secretary of the Charfesson Upazila branch of Bashundhara Shuvosangho.

Other speakers included the upazila branch’s Joint Convenors Md Shakib, Faizul Islam, Md Ashraful Islam; and teachers and students of Baitul Gafur Madrasa Hifz department.

Speakers noted that nutritious food is essential for the physical and mental development of children and adolescents. Alongside eating regular nutritious and balanced meals, they emphasized drinking adequate purified water. They suggested including nutritious foods such as eggs, fish, lentils, milk, leafy greens, and seasonal fruits in daily diets. At the same time, they advised avoiding foods prepared with excess oil, spices, artificial colours, and unsafe ingredients.

Special emphasis was placed on personal hygiene during the program. Students were educated on washing hands thoroughly with soap before and after meals and after using the toilet. They were urged to bath regularly, wear clean clothes, keep nails short and clean, and keep personal belongings tidy.

Mentioning that Hifz students study and spend time together, heightening risks of infection spread, speakers said that students must also maintain the cleanliness of their living spaces, beds, mats, dining areas, and surrounding environments. If anyone notices skin symptoms such as itching, rashes, sores, or scabies, they should not hide it; instead, they should inform a teacher or guardian and seek medical advice when necessary.

Additionally, emphasis was placed on keeping homes, madrasas, and surrounding areas clean to prevent dengue. Students were made aware of quickly removing stagnant water, cleaning accumulated water in flower tubs, abandoned containers, tires, or other items, and protecting themselves from mosquito bites. They were advised not to neglect symptoms of illness such as fever, body aches, and headaches, but to inform teachers or guardians promptly.