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Today is Global Handwashing Day

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eMediNexus    14 October 2021

Global Handwashing Day, observed every year on October 15, aims to raise awareness and understanding about the significance of washing hands with soap as an effective and economical way to prevent diseases.

The theme for this year’s Global Handwashing Day is “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together.” It appeals for integrated action as the world works toward universal hand hygiene. These extraordinary times provide a unique opportunity to standardize hand hygiene as the cornerstone of health and safety.

The Global Handwashing Partnership instituted the observance of this day in 2008, and this day constantly reminds us that handwashing with soap and water is one of the best ways to protect oneself from getting sick and spreading germs… (CDC, https://globalhandwashing.org/)  

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