Recognition for Enhancing Global Health: Reckitt Honored with the Global Health Awards 2025 at the House of Commons, London
Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has been recognised for its significant contributions to advancing global healthcare by winning two accolades at the **Global Health Awards 2025**. The awards ceremony took place at the House of Commons, London.
### Awards Received by Reckitt
The company received the **Public Health Champion Award** for its flagship **Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign**, which is India's longest-running private sector-led public health movement. This award recognises Reckitt's commitment to promoting hygiene and sanitation as foundational elements of good health in India.
Reckitt also won the **Community Impact Award** for its transformative work under the **Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five** initiative. This campaign focuses on strengthening maternal and child health, providing essential care and support to vulnerable populations.
### Impact on Global Healthcare
Reckitt's initiatives underscore the importance of hygiene and sanitation as foundational elements of good health. By promoting these practices, Reckitt contributes to reducing the burden of preventable diseases and fostering healthier communities.
Moreover, Reckitt empowers communities through awareness, education, and access to healthcare resources. This approach helps drive behaviour change and encourages collective action towards lasting health improvements.
Besides the awards, Reckitt is also involved in funding and supporting startups focused on hygiene and reproductive health, particularly in countries like Nigeria. This commitment to social impact involves flexible funding, mentorship, and collaboration to expand access to safe water and sanitation for millions of people.
### A Purpose-Led Approach to Healthcare
Ravi Bhatnagar, Communications and Corporate Affairs Director of Reckitt, stated that the company believes access to high-quality health and hygiene is a right, not a privilege. He further added that these awards are a reminder of the impact Reckitt can create when purpose translates into action.
The awards affirmed Reckitt's belief that hygiene is the foundation of good health and that collective action can drive lasting change. The Global Health Awards, organised by WBR Corp., recognise excellence, innovation, and commitment to improving lives worldwide. They are among the most prestigious honours in international healthcare.
The Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign is rooted in the ethos of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, and the Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five initiative empowers families to make informed, preventive health decisions. Both campaigns reflect a commitment to addressing global health challenges through holistic and community-driven approaches.
Reckitt's Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign has been running for over a decade, demonstrating the company's long-term commitment to public health in India. The Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five initiative is part of Reckitt's transformative work in the community, focusing on maternal and child health.
The awards were presented by The Lord Loomba, CBE, at the House of Commons, UK Parliament, London. These accolades celebrate the contributions of Reckitt, doctors, innovators, and healthcare organisations, underscoring the importance of purpose-driven action in global healthcare.
- Reckitt's Dettol Banega Swasth India campaign, rooted in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, receiveth the Public Health Champion Award, recognising its long-term commitment to promoting hygiene and reducing preventable diseases.
- The Self-care for New Moms and Kids Under Five initiative, focusing on strengthening maternal and child health, earns Reckitt the Community Impact Award, acknowledging its transformative work and support for vulnerable populations.
- By funding and supporting startups focused on hygiene and reproductive health, Reckitt demonstrates its purpose-led approach to global healthcare, empowering communities and driving lasting change in countries like Nigeria.
