'Water-borne diseases kill 230, 000 children each year'

ISLAMABAD- There is need to create awareness and education about the importance of hand washing in order to reduce incidences of diarrhea in children, said Kamal Hyat, Managing Director Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund.

It is estimated that over 230,000 children die a year because of water-borne diseases, such as diarrhea and typhoid but wash the hands with soap could reduce this figure significantly.

Sop Companies has been working as the trusted protector of Pakistan with an endeavor to improve the lives of millions by spreading the message of health and hygiene; and continues in this role with renewed vigor and zeal to build a happier, cleaner Pakistan.

Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) and Unilever on Friday signed an agreement to promote hand wash across 2 districts in Punjab under the rural hygiene awareness programme.

Managing Director PPAF Mr. Kamal Hyat and Chairman Unilever (Pakistan) Mr. Ehsan Malik signed the agreement.