September 17, 2025
It would be in all the headlines if a pill was invented that helped to prevent respiratory and diarrheal disease, healthcare associated infections, neglected tropical diseases, and antimicrobial resistance and ultimately saved the lives of hundreds of thousands of children. A remedy so powerful that […]
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November 21, 2024
Written by: Ron Clemmer, Program Director, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, FHI 360 Yasser Sanad, Technical Advisor, Emerging Infectious Diseases and Health Security, FHI 360 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week serves as a crucial time to spotlight the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) — a phenomenon […]
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October 18, 2024
This blog was originally posted on Defeat DD’s website. By: Maksudur Rahman My wife and I always remind our daughter to wash her hands throughout the day, especially after playing with her toys or doing homework. We constantly stress how important it is to use soap and […]
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October 16, 2024
This blog was originally posted on WaterAid’s WASH Matters Platform. Global Handwashing Day poses a question to each of us: why are clean hands still important? In this blog, Om Prasad Gautam and Sophie Hickling discuss why governments, donors, businesses and civil society must continue […]
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October 15, 2024
This Global Handwashing Day, we’re asking the question, “Why are clean hands still important?” Through my role as the secretariat director of the Global Handwashing Partnership, I know clean hands are fundamental in safeguarding public health, preventing infections, and promoting well-being. And on a personal […]
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October 3, 2024
As Global Handwashing Day approaches, it’s the perfect time to emphasize the importance of clean hands. This year, we’re excited to offer interactive resources to help you spread the message effectively: our interactive templates. These templates are designed to engage Global Handwashing Day celebrants, making […]
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October 1, 2024
Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15th, and it’s a perfect opportunity to remind ourselves and our communities about the importance of hand hygiene. Why Are Clean Hands Still Important? This year’s campaign theme is “Why are clean hands still important?”. As […]
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July 10, 2024
This Global Handwashing Day, we’re asking the question, “Why are clean hands still important?” The answer lies in our collective responsibility to safeguard public health, prevent infections, and promote wellbeing. Whether in hospitals, schools, or after everyday interactions, practicing handwashing with soap contributes to better […]
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May 5, 2024
On this World Hand Hygiene Day, amidst the escalating battle against antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the most potent yet often underestimated weapons is surprisingly simple: hand hygiene. As we commemorate this day dedicated to promoting hand hygiene awareness and best practices in health care, […]
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October 19, 2023
By: Meriam Zegeye, Global Handwashing Partnership On October 11th, the Global Handwashing Partnership hosted its annual Global handwashing Day event to celebrate handwashing progress and energize commitments to handwashing going forward. The event featured global and country level leaders and highlighted opportunities for changemaking at […]
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