Global Handwashing Day: When to Wash Your Hands to Prevent Disease

Washing hands with soap is a simple, economical but extremely effective measure to help eliminate bacteria, viruses and pathogens transmitted through contact.

Global Handwashing Day on October 15 is an annual event to raise public awareness about the importance of proper hand hygiene in protecting health and preventing disease.

Washing hands with soap is a simple, economical but extremely effective measure to help eliminate bacteria, viruses and pathogens transmitted through contact.

The Ministry of Health points out 10 important times to wash hands with soap: After coughing/sneezing; Before eating, before and after preparing food; After returning home from work/from outside; After contact/taking care of sick people; After using the toilet; After cleaning up after children; After shopping/handling money; After contact with pets; Before entering the classroom and whenever hands are dirty./.

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