Uganda: Chil Group Partners Reckitt to Boost School Hygiene

5 December 2024
The Independent (Kampala)

Kampala — Chil Group, a health and hygiene innovator, has partnered with Reckitt, the company behind Dettol, Harpic, and JIK, to transform hygiene practices in schools through the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program.

Launched in 2023 with Reckitt's support through its WINFUND initiative, the partnership aims to reach 1,500 Ugandan schools in its initial phase. The program focuses on enhancing hygiene facilities and educating children, teachers, and families to promote sustainable hygiene habits.

Dr. Shamim Nabuuma, Founder of Chil Group, emphasized Reckitt's pivotal role:"Reckitt's support in 2023 was a game-changer for our telemedicine projects. This renewed collaboration allows us to address hygiene education for school-aged children. Together, we will inspire healthy habits."

The partnership blends Chil Group's innovation with Reckitt's expertise, driving a shared mission to improve health and hygiene for communities across Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with Uganda.

Read the original article on Independent (Kampala).

Tagged:
Copyright © 2024 The Independent. All rights reserved. Distributed by AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com). To contact the copyright holder directly for corrections — or for permission to republish or make other authorized use of this material, click here.

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 110 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.