Latest update June 15th, 2026 6:14 PM
ECHO launches Health Schools Competition in Region Three
The Environmental Community Health Organization (ECHO) recently launched its Health Schools Competition in 14 schools across West Coast Demerara, Region Three, to increase involvement among students in creating a green environment.
Some of the primary schools participating in the competition include St Lawrence, Blake, Parika Salem, Parika Backdam, Ruby Backdam and Greenwich Park.
According to Royston King, Executive Director, not all the schools participating in the competition have ECHO clubs, but the aim is to enhance existing clubs and establish new ones. He pointed out that at the end of the competition, during the award ceremony, the new ECHO clubs will be launched.
King noted that the competition involves students engaging in activities to keep their environment clean. This, he stressed, will inculcate the social and public health responsibilities of keeping one’s environment litter-free at an early age.
Another component of the programme entails fire safety awareness. It was revealed that students and their teachers will be expected to have fire safety and prevention measures in place.
King asserted that from today, judges, including environmental officers and representatives from the Guyana Fire Service, will be visiting the various schools to carry out inspections. The judges will focus on several aspects including garbage collection, drainage, overhanging trees, cleanliness of sanitary facilities and safety apparatus such as firefighting equipment.
King added that the competition is supported by the Ministry of Education, Pan-American Health Organization/World Health Organization and members of Private Sector, including; Courts, Ali’s Supermarket, Bourda and Bounty Supermarket.
The final judging and award of prizes will be done at a special ceremony on October 28 in Parika.
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