World Water Day, 2016; Better Water, Better Jobs for the Unorganized Sector
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As a part of the curriculum for the undergraduate students, the Department of Community Medicine, Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, conducted a program that focused on the water issues for workers at construction sites.[1] This was to sensitize the students toward the health in the unorganized sector. A “role play” by the students was followed by a demonstration of inexpensive and sustainable methods of water treatment before consuming as well as hand‐washing practices. The program concluded with an interactive session with the workers and contractors and an informal observation of workplace facilities.
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