Global Handwashing Day
The COVID – 19 pandemic provides stark reminders that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of a virus is the simplest: Hand hygiene, especially through hand washing with soap. To beat the virus today and ensure better health outcomes beyond the pandemic, hand washing with soap must be a priority now and in future. Hand hygiene is frequently called the single most important measure to reduce the risks of transmitting micro-organisms from one person to another or from one site to another on the same person. October 15 is Global Hand washing Day , a global promotion day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of hand washing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Appropriate hand washing can minimize micro-organisms acquired on the hands by contact with body fluids and contaminated surfaces. Hand washing breaks the chain of infection transmission and reduces person-t...