The International Hand Washing Day Celebrated at Model School of Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur in collaboration with District Health Office, Khairpur and Al-Shifa Trust. Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto Vice Chancellor Shah Abdul Latif University Khairpur presided over the event while Dr. Muhammad Baqir Jatoi, District Health Officer, Khairpur was the Chief Guest on this occasion.

Talking to the teacher and students of the Model School, Prof. Dr. Khalil Ahmed Ibupoto said that this day is being celebrated worldwide to encourage, motivate and mobilize the masses to improve their hand washing practice because this is a healthy activity and it prevents a shield against the germs. Dr. Ibupoto remarked that with the practice of hand washing with soaps, we could also contain the respiratory and intestinal diseases also. The Vice Chancellor said by organizing this healthy activity, it will create awareness among the teacher and students of the School to adopt safe life style. Vice Chancellor commended the efforts of Principal Model School Madam Ghazala Qureshi for organizing this event.

Dr. Baqir Jatoi, District Health Officer, Dr. Fozia Qureshi, Health Officer also spoke on this occasion. They stressed to promote the health and hygiene education so the community and students could work in healthy condition. They said that hand can kill you and save you.

Principal Model School Madam Ghazala Qureshi briefed the Vice Chancellor that every year, this day is being celebrated at the School to promote and develop hand washing habit among the teachers and students of the School. She also apprised the Vice Chancellor about the academic progress of the School.

On this occasion, hand wash activity was also performed by the students.

Prof. Dr. Chandan Lal Rohra, Pro-Vice Chancellor Shahdadkot Campus, teachers and a large number of students attended the event.