15/10/2022
Global Handwashing Day (GHD), observed annually on October 15, raises awareness of the value of regularly washing hands with soap and water, especially during critical times of the day.
Washing hands is one of the simplest and most reliable ways to stop the spread of germs. According to studies, handwashing can help prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as the flu or a cold.
“The 2022 GHD theme is Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene. Joint action and collaboration are essential for successful and sustainable hand hygiene strategies. This year’s theme calls for governments, donors, businesses, institutions, researchers, and advocates to unite in action to achieve the goal of hand hygiene for all.”
Read more on:
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/
https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
https://globalhandwashing.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/GHD-2022-Fact-Sheet.pdf
