The school is a great platform to achieve public health goals especially for children. School health service including the role of teachers and parents forms an integral part of public health function to ensure child’s optimal health and academic performance. Besides, school health aims at promoting , protecting and maintaining the health of school children in order to reduce morbidity and mortality.
The course focuses on all aspect of health of the school child including child growth and development, nutrition, physical education, oral hygiene and sanitation.