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I am sure you are referring ‘hygiene kits’ for an emergency
situation as part of the response actions! There are certain lifesavings items which we always intend
to include in ‘hygiene kit’ can equally be relevant and useful for elderly such as: ORS, handwashing
soap, water purification agents (Aquatabs etc). The other essential items such as Nail Cutter, Torch
light with batteries, toothbrush with paste, and water container found to be equally useful for the
elderly people. We have specially targeted additional items within the hygiene kit for children and
women but not elderly such as baby diaper, sanitary cloths (in some cases sanitary pad) including
ladies inner wear (to adjust sanitary pad/cloths) etc. In our recent experiences, elderly people would
also like to have walking stick (portable) which we think are not hygiene related (can’t afford) and
flying plastic bag for defecation (especially during night) however this has to link with proper
disposal practices otherwise this will have negative impact on environment and public health.
Regards
Om