On October 14th, the Central Board of Health (CBH) actively participated in a Disaster Management Exhibition organized by the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS). The event, themed ‘Fund Resilience, Not Disasters,’ was held at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre and attracted hundreds of students accompanied by their teachers. Various agencies showcased their roles and responsibilities before, during, and after disasters, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and resilience. The CBH team, known for its focus on public health areas such as food safety, vector control, and sanitation during disasters like hurricanes, chose to spotlight water safety and hygiene practices at this exhibition. At one display table, the team demonstrated practical methods to ensure water safety, including boiling, adding unscented household bleach, and using chlorine tablets. They stressed the critical need for using potable water to prevent health risks. Another display used props to illustrate the dangers of walking or playing in floodwaters, explaining how these waters can become contaminated by damaged septic tanks and pit latrines, harboring harmful germs that can cause illness. Through these interactive displays, participants gained essential knowledge on making water safe for consumption and the importance of avoiding contact with floodwaters after heavy rains or storms. The exhibition served as a valuable platform for educating the public on disaster resilience and health safety measures.
