Wednesday, April 7, 2010

DPS Pinjore observes World Health Day

by UTschoolswire4u (Balbir)
PINJORE, APRIL 7

World Health Day was celebrated in Delhi Public School here today.
‘We are the world’, each and every concern every problem is as much ours as it is of the rest of the world. To make the children aware of this fact so that they become a part of solution to various problems faced by the humanity, all the important days are observed and celebrated in the school.
The coordinator Dr. Kiran Prabhakar introduced the topic and Ms. Garima Walia brought home the history and the campaign of WHO on World Health Day to the students in the assembly talk.
The main objective to celebrate such days is to create awareness about a specific health theme and highlight it as priority area of concern for WHO. Besides discussing different themes taken up as World Health Day namely ‘Health Work Force Crisis (2006)’. International Health Security (2007), world Health and Climate Change (2008) and safety of health facilities (2009); in 2010 the issue of concern and theme is ‘Urbanization and its effects on health’ she told. 1000 cities, 1000 lives the campaign will open up streets and public places to promote physical and mental health facilities. It was emphasized that it was not a one day event. We all have to contribute for the ‘Health of our city to save ourselves from health problems and hazards.
The Principal Mr. Samson Masih addressing the students, asked them to observe and inculcate healthy habits to lead healthy life. He also said that keeping the city neat and clean should be the prime concern of every resident.
‘Health Plus” will be organizing a quiz competition to spread awareness regarding various health issues among the students.

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