Disease Preventive Measures – Basic 4 Physical & Health Education Lesson Note (Third Term)

Class: Primary 4
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Physical and Health Education

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, pupils will be able to:

• Define disease prevention
• List ways to prevent diseases
• Practice good health habits

What is Disease Prevention?

Disease prevention means doing things to stop ourselves from getting sick. It is better to prevent diseases than to treat them after we get sick.

Ways to Prevent Diseases

1. Personal Hygiene

• Wash hands regularly with soap and clean water
• Brush teeth twice daily (morning and night)
• Take bath every day with soap
• Keep nails short and clean
• Wash hair regularly
• Wear clean clothes every day

2. Food and Water Safety

• Eat fresh, clean food
• Wash fruits and vegetables before eating
• Drink clean, safe water
• Cover food to protect from flies
• Cook food properly
• Don’t eat spoiled food

3. Environmental Cleanliness

• Keep surroundings clean
• Dispose waste properly
• Clear stagnant water (where mosquitoes breed)
• Keep toilets clean
• Sweep and mop floors regularly

4. Protection from Insects

• Sleep under mosquito nets
• Use insect repellent
• Wear long sleeves in the evening
• Remove water containers that collect rain water

5. Healthy Living Habits

• Exercise regularly
• Get enough sleep (8-10 hours daily)
• Eat balanced diet
• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol
• Stay away from sick people when possible

6. Medical Prevention

• Take vaccines when due
• Visit doctor for check-ups
• Take medicines as prescribed
• Report unusual symptoms to adults

7. Safety Practices

• Cover mouth when coughing or sneezing
• Don’t share personal items (towels, cups, clothes)
• Avoid crowded places when there’s disease outbreak
• Wash hands after using toilet
• Don’t touch eyes, nose, mouth with dirty hands

Benefits of Disease Prevention

• We stay healthy and strong
• We don’t miss school due to sickness
• We save money on medical treatment
• We feel happy and energetic
• We can play and learn better

Remember: Prevention is Better than Cure!

It is easier and cheaper to prevent diseases than to treat them after we get sick.

Simple Activity

Practice proper hand washing technique for 20 seconds with soap.

Evaluation

1. What does disease prevention mean?
2. Name three ways to prevent diseases
3. Why should we sleep under mosquito nets?
4. How many hours should children sleep daily?