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Global Handwashing Day
| Date | Event | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2021 | Global Handwashing Day 2021 | World |
| Oct 15, 2022 | Global Handwashing Day 2022 | World |
Information about Global Handwashing Day
Child washing her hands
Significance: Millions of diarrheal pathogens reside on human hands and are spread from one to another all over a house, a city, the planet. Therefore it is everyone's responsibility to stop this vicious circle by washing your hands with soap frequently.
Type:
Health Awareness Days
Celebrations:
Washing ones hands with soap
Observed by:
Each and everyone
Location:
World
Synonyms:
GHD
Initiator:
Public Private Partnership for Handwashing
Start year:
2008
Date origin:
World Water Week was from August 17 to 23 in 2008.
Related:
Website:
http://globalhandwashing.org/ghw-day
