Health education to be part of school curriculum soon

Courses pertaining to health and hygiene will soon be part of school curriculum across the country and in this regard...

Courses pertaining to health and hygiene will soon be part of school curriculum across the country and in this regard, Union Health Minister A Ramadoss will meet the HRD Minister this month. The main emphasis of the programme will be on health, hygiene and immunisation.

The Government plans to screen and examine school children for diseases and deficiencies — like vitamin deficiency, blindness, deafness, dental and cardio vascular problems — at least once a year by doctors from either government or private hospitals.

The programme, the ministry believes, will serve a dual purpose. It will not only promote better health care among children but also communicate the same to their immediate family members. To make it a success, teachers will be specially trained as per the requirements of the programme. “The Minister is concerned about children’s health and efforts are on to roll out a uniform curriculum. Kids should know about basic healthcare. The programme will have a holistic approach,” said a senior official.

The ministry is in touch with state Governments, as the programme will be introduced in partnership with the states. To promote “good” health among children, states have been told to withdraw junk food and carbonated drinks from schools canteens.

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