Global Handwashing Day

October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Global Handwashing Day is an opportunity to test and scale up creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times.

Clean hands remain a fundamental defense against the spread of infections, illnesses, and harmful germs. Whether in hospitals, schools, or everyday interactions, practicing handwashing with soap contributes to better health outcomes and a safer world.

Be a handwashing hero! That is the multi-year theme for Global Handwashing Day.

Everyone, from young children to senior business and government officials, can be a handwashing hero. Anyone who wants to see the benefits of good hand hygiene in their community or country can lead efforts in their workplaces, schools, and communities to champion clean hands for all.

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Visit the Muddy Faces handwashing pages for advice & guidance about handwashing outdoors

Hand washing | Health & wellbeing

Hand washing kit in the Muddy Faces shop

Hand Washing | Health & Safety

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