Dettol Partners FG, Wellbeing Foundation Africa to Promote Hand Hygiene

Mary Nnah

 Dettol, Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand, has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting hand hygiene and advancing health practices nationwide.

In commemoration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day, Dettol partnered with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation, Wellbeing Foundation Africa, and two of its WASH Access Accelerator beneficiaries, Kiddies ‘n’ Brands and Alora Pads.

The partnership aims to address Nigeria’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) challenges and promote hygiene education across the country.

According to Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh, Head of External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa, “At Dettol, we believe clean hands are the first line of defence against preventable diseases.”

Dettol has reached over 300,000 individuals through its Hygiene Quest Curriculum since 2021, educating school children, community members, pregnant and lactating mothers in healthcare facilities.

The company’s partnership with Wellbeing Foundation Africa has also promoted hygiene education across Lagos, Abuja, and Kwara states.

Honourable Minister Joseph Terlumun Utsev, represented by Mr. Richard Pheelangwah, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, emphasized the significance of hand hygiene in combating disease and promoting public health.

HRM Olori Adeola Agunbiade, Olori Alagbara of Agbara, representing the Founder and President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, Her Excellency Toyin Ojora Saraki, stated, “Our collaboration with Dettol has allowed us to extend our reach and work towards achieving SDG3, SDG6, and SDG17.”