October 15, 2023
By: Ron Clemmer, Global Handwashing Partnership As the secretariat director of the Global Handwashing Partnership, I have heard many hand hygiene stories over the years. These stories highlight the critical importance of good hand hygiene and also the many challenges we face in reaching universal […]
October 13, 2023
This article was originally published on the FHI 360 R & E Search for Evidence Blog By: Meriam Zegeye and Aarin Palomares Photo credit: UNICEF As we prepare to mark the Global Handwashing Day on October 15 and engage with the upcoming UNC Water and […]
October 12, 2023
This article was originally published on the WaterAid website. By: Sophie Hickling and Om Prasad Gautam Abida, 10, washes her hands with soap and fresh running water. Jatrabari, Dhaka, Bangladesh. September 2022. WaterAid/ Habibul Haque The theme of Global Handwashing Day this year is […]
October 11, 2023
This information was originally published on Essity’s Global Handwashing Day Page. Global Handwashing Day provides a key moment to highlight our hand hygiene expertise and show how we are leading with sustainability driven innovation. Handwashing with soap is substantially more effective at cleaning your hands […]
October 10, 2023
By Caroline van der Voorden, Julia Rosenbaum, and Gretchen Thompson Photo Credit: USAID Food hygiene has been largely neglected in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector. Traditional WASH interventions have focused on reducing exposure to fecal contamination through improved water supply, the use of […]
October 9, 2023
By: Brittany M. Robinson and Victoria Trinies, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Learning about and practicing hand hygiene in primary education settings is critical to preventing the spread of infectious diseases among school-aged children and staff. Hand hygiene behavior, particularly handwashing with soap, is […]
October 6, 2023
This article was originally published on the COVID-19 Hygine Hub Website. Country and Region: Kenya and Tanzania, East Africa Organization: Shujaaz Inc., under a project led by Amref Health Africa in Kenya, in collaboration with the National Business Compact on Coronavirus and supported by FCDO and Unilever […]
October 4, 2023
This article was originally published on the FHI 360 R & E Search for Evidence Blog. By Yuki Cui and Aarin Palomares Organized by the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP), the Hand Hygiene Think Tank is an opportunity for leaders and experts to come together and discuss key […]
October 2, 2023
By: Aarin Palomares, Global Handwashing Partnership Every year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day serves as a platform to raise awareness and build commitment for hand hygiene. As 2030 moves closer, high-level discussions have urged accelerated action to meet global hygiene targets. The latest WHO/UNICEF […]
September 28, 2023
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