Health Program in Schools

Introduction :-
The Ministry of Education (KPM) has established the 3K (Cleanliness, Health, and Safety) Central Committee, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Education, to address national issues related to these three aspects. The Daily School Management Division is responsible for implementing this 3K Program.

Definition :

1. Cleanliness: Refers to the excellent personal hygiene of school members and a clean, beautiful, and conducive school environment that aids in quality and effective teaching and learning processes.
2. Health: Refers to the physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being of individuals. Students should be healthy, active, and intelligent, allowing them to manage themselves and improve academic achievements and personal development.
3. Safety: A safe atmosphere within or outside the school can enhance students' self-confidence and inner strength (self-identity) against external influences and threats.

Scope and Responsibilities :-

1. Responsible for planning the Cleanliness Management Action Plan, including;
   • Determining cleanliness development programs for students in the school.
   • Coordinating cleanliness program activities with relevant agencies.
   • Identifying cleanliness requirements for the well-being of students in the school.
   • Planning the financial and manpower needs for Cleanliness Education.
   • Identifying the training needs of school staff.
   • Ensuring that the terms and responsibilities related to agreements/contracts, such as cleaning companies, school canteen operators, hostel dining hall contractors, RMT and SBT food suppliers, and school milk suppliers, are met.
2. Establishing cleanliness and leadership policies related to student cleanliness management.
3. Conducting inspections, monitoring, and assessments of student and school cleanliness;
   • Developing and implementing student cleanliness maintenance manuals and school cleanliness programs.
   • Evaluating the effectiveness of programs continuously.
4. Preparing cleanliness contingency plans to address issues such as floods, haze, food poisoning, and others.
5. Enhancing cooperation with relevant agencies involved in cleanliness programs.
6. Providing regular reports.

Proposed Implementation Activities:

1. Implementing cleanliness programs, including;
   • Oral Health Care Program
   • Lice-Free Program
   • Handwashing Program
   • Nail Care Program
   • Personal Grooming Program
   • Scabies Eradication Program
2. In addition to the above programs, competitions are also organized, such as;
   • Cleanliness Competition
   • Landscape Competition
   • Canteen Competition
   • Classroom Cleaning Competition
   • Painting and Coloring Competition
   • Quiz, Speech, and Debate Competitions
   • Exhibitions
3. Other programs include the Dengue-Free Program, creating a cheerful corner, and implementing a no-smoking zone in schools.