This booklet describes the foundation and reasoning behind the partnership to Focus Resources on Effective School Health (FRESH).
| Title | Focusing resources on effective school health : a FRESH start to enhancing the quality and equity of education |
| Publication Type | Miscellaneous |
| Year of Publication | 2000 |
| Authors | UNICEF -New York, NY, US, World Bank -Washington, DC, US, WHO -Geneva, CH, World Health Organization, Paris, FRUNESCO- |
| Pagination | 6 p. |
| Date Published | 2000-01-01 |
| Publisher | UNICEF |
| Place Published | New York, NY, USA |
| Keywords | education, health education, policies, programmes, schools, sdihyg |
| Abstract | This booklet describes the foundation and reasoning behind the partnership to Focus Resources on Effective School Health (FRESH). It makes a strong case that an effective school health programme: Responds to a new need; Increases the efficacy of other investments in child development; Ensures better educational outcomes; Achieves greater social equity; and Is a highly cost effective strategy. It also explains why the following basic components of a school health programme should be made available together, in all schools: Health related school policies; Provision of safe water and sanitation - the essential first steps towards a healthy physical, learning environment; Skills based health education; and School based health and nutrition services. Lastly, it provides concise and sound reasons to foster effective partnerships between: Education and health sectors; Teachers and health workers; Schools and community groups; Pupils and persons responsible for school health programmes |
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