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Right way to wash hands: It is necessary to wash hands properly to avoid infection in Kovid-19 and monsoon. The ‘Sumank’ method of the National Health Mission has described 6 steps of washing hands, which in removing bacteria and viruses …Read more
The right way to wash hands: At the time of hand wash, adopt ‘Sumank’ and say diseases bye-bye. (Canva)
Highlights
- Adopt ‘Sumank’ method to wash hands.
- The ‘Sumank’ method includes 6 steps.
- Washing hands properly prevents infection.
The ‘Clean Hath, Safe Jeevan’ campaign of the National Health Mission (UP) has also given the necessary information about how to wash hands. Under this, it has been told that it is not enough to wash hands, but it is necessary to wash hands in the right way. For this, it is advisable to adopt the ‘Sumank’ method, which is an effective and easy way. The National Health Mission gives detailed information about it.
It is considered more correct to adopt ‘Sumank’ at the time of hand wash. In such a situation, it is important to understand what is ‘Sumank’? ‘Sumank’ is made up of English letter ‘SUMANK’. This reflects the 6-step process of hand washing. According to UNICEF, in these 6 processes, one should wash hands with soap for at least 40 seconds, then washed and dried with clean water. In this way, through ‘Sumank’, you can easily remember the order of washing the hand properly and can prevent the spread of many bacteria or virus -borne diseases.
– ‘S’ means ‘straight’- ie, rub straight palms in turn before washing soap.
– ‘U’ means ‘Ulp.’- According to which the hands should also be rubbed in turn.
– ‘M’ means ‘fist’- that is, after closing the fist, rub the hands well with soap.
– ‘A’ means the thumb- that is, after closing the fist and rubbing the hands, rub the thumbs properly.
– ‘N’ means ‘nails’- that is, clean your nails thoroughly.
– ‘K’ shows the wrist- that is, at the end, rub your wrists properly.
Bacteria, viruses and other pathogens can be removed effectively by ‘Sumank’ method. This method can be largely effective in protecting against flu, kovid-19 and other infectious diseases. This is essential for all people, especially for children, elderly and weak immunity, it is very important to take care of it. Apart from improving blood flow, ‘Sumank’ method is also helpful in reducing infections in hospitals. This is a cheap and easy solution, which also reduces health costs.
According to the Swachh Bharat Mission, diseases can be avoided by washing hands properly. You can not only move towards a healthy future by making a habit of washing hands repeatedly with soap and water, but can also prevent many diseases from flourishing. Many diseases can be avoided by adopting ‘Sumank’ method regularly.
