Sometimes, while we focus on the most important problems, we forget the basic and perhaps the most important ones.
A just cause is washing your hands correctly and at the right time.
Global Handwashing Day, celebrated on October 15, aims to increase understanding and awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap as an affordable and effective measure to prevent disease and safeguard lives.
The very basic act of washing hands in the right way at the right time can act as a strong shield against multiple diseases and promotes health and hygiene.
Instill creative ways to boost the habit
Global Handwashing Day is a day that gives humanity an opportunity to create, test and replicate creative methods to inculcate the habit of washing hands with soap at critical times.
Importance of Global Handwashing Day
The last few years have been difficult for everyone. While the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in recent years, there are also some important takeaways. One of them remains the importance of hand hygiene.
Now is the time to create change and promote progress in hand hygiene.
To encourage this day, a collective is what will make the initiative give better results. You don’t need to be an authoritative figure, simply making an effort to instill the habit within yourself and encouraging others to do the same would be more than enough.
History of Global Handwashing Day
Founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership, Global Handwashing Day presents an opportunity to create and instil creative ways to promote and encourage everyone to wash their hands with soap, precisely in critical times.
It was in 2008 when the first Global Handwashing Day was celebrated. National leaders, communities and influencers around the world have taken advantage of this special national holiday to raise awareness about the importance of clean hands.
Since its inception, the importance of the day has been gaining strength. Schools, international institutions and governments are doing their part to highlight the importance of the day and the habit of washing hands with soap.
Timeline
1980s: First-hand hygiene regulations were published nationwide.
That’s when the Global Handwashing Association celebrated Global Handwashing Day in Stockholm, Sweden, during World Water Week.
2008- This year the first Global Handwashing Day was celebrated. Around 120 million children around the world washed their hands with soap in approximately 70 countries.
2019- The theme of Global Handwashing Day in 201o was “Life is better with clean hands.”
Global Handwashing Day 2022 – Theme
A “quality and safety climate or culture” of healthcare that values hand hygiene and infection prevention and control.
Global Handwashing Day 2022: Slogan
Unite for safety: wash your hands.
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Source: ptivs2.edu.vn