15/10/2025
A Call to Action from Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH): Be a Handwashing Hero!
Commemorating World Global Handwashing Day 2025
Theme: "Be a Handwashing Hero!"
Today, October 15th, Bingham University Teaching Hospital (BHUTH) marks Global Handwashing Day by championing the powerful, multi-year theme: "Be a Handwashing Hero!"
The most accessible and affordable defense against infection is not found in complex technology, but in the simple act of washing our hands with soap and water. This single action is proven to safeguard health, prevent the spread of critical diseases, and save lives across our community.
The Power of a Handwashing Hero
The call to be a hero is a challenge for consistent, meaningful action from every citizen.
* Self-Protection: Heroes shield themselves and their families. This means rigorously washing your hands for at least 20 seconds at all critical moments: before handling food, after using the restroom, and after contact with respiratory secretions. You are protecting your loved ones from diarrhea, respiratory illnesses, and other infections.
* Community Leadership: A Handwashing Hero is a role model. Whether you are a student, staff member, parent, or community leader, your personal commitment to proper hand hygiene sets the standard and encourages others to adopt this life-saving practice.
* Systemic Support: Within BHUTH, our staff adheres strictly to the WHO’s Five Moments for Hand Hygiene. Outside, this heroism means advocating for reliable access to clean water and soap in all public and private settings—securing the infrastructure for lasting hygiene.
This collective commitment drastically reduces preventable disease, helps combat Antimicrobial Resistance, and builds a healthier, stronger nation.
Our Challenge to You
On this Global Handwashing Day, BHUTH urges every member of our community to embrace this vital mission:
* Form the Habit: Integrate handwashing as an essential, non-negotiable part of your daily life.
* Speak Up: Encourage and remind others—clean hands are a shared responsibility.
* Lead by Example: Show the world what a Handwashing Hero looks like.
Let us recognize the immense power in our hands and commit to being heroes, one thorough wash at a time!