Birmingham, UK – November 28, 2024
Chil Group, a leader in health and hygiene innovation, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Reckitt, the company behind trusted brands; Dettol, Harpic, JIK and many others.
Chil Group's collaboration with Reckitt began in 2023 when Reckitt through its WINFUND program which it co-founded with Health Innovation Exchange, invested in the telemedicine company. This has grown even stronger with a shared goal: to improve health and hygiene for school children across Africa.
This new collaboration will focus on the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming hygiene in schools through better hygiene facilities and impactful education. In Phase One, the program will reach 1,500 schools across Uganda, setting the stage for even bigger efforts across Sub-Saharan Africa and ensure long-lasting results for schools, communities, and children.
"Reckitt has been a game-changer for us. Their support in 2023 gave a big boost to our telemedicine projects. Now, this renewed commitment with the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program allows us to tackle a key challenge related to hygiene education for school aged children. Together, we will educate, empower and inspire school children, instilling healthy hygiene habits"
- Dr. Shamim Nabuuma, Founder of Chil Group
Educating Communities: Empowering children (5-8 years), teachers, and families with practical knowledge about hygiene and how to sustain it.
This partnership blends Chil Group's innovative approach with Reckitt's deep experience in health and hygiene education. By working together, both organizations are committed to creating real, lasting change in Uganda and beyond.
Chil Group focuses on solving health and hygiene challenges in underserved communities across Africa. From telemedicine to school hygiene, Chil Group member companies and organisations are leveraging technology to make a real difference. It comprises of Chil Ai Lab, Chil Femtech center and Chil Hygiene center.
Reckitt exists to protect, heal and nurture in the pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We believe that access to the highest-quality hygiene, wellness and nourishment is a right, not a privilege.
Reckitt is the company behind some of the world's most recognisable and trusted consumer brands in hygiene, health and nutrition, including, Dettol, Durex, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mortein, and more.
Every day, around 30 million Reckitt products are bought globally. We always put consumers and people first, seek out new opportunities, strive for excellence in all that we do and build shared success with all our partners. We aim to do the right thing, always.
Find out more, or get in touch with us at www.reckitt.com
Reckitt is the trading name of the Reckitt Benckiser group of companies
Cassandra Uzo-Ogbugh
Head of Communications, Media and Partnerships
Reckitt Sub-Saharan Africa
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