Chacha Chaudhary And Other Iconic Superheroes Explain
Global Handwashing Day 2022:A Message Of Universal Hand Hygiene
This year’s theme, “Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene”, calls on all of society to work together as we scale up hand hygiene and it reminds us that we are united in our vision for universal access and practice of hand hygiene. No matter your role, you can celebrate Global Handwashing Day.
HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS OF HAND WASHING
๐Handwashing with soap can reduce diarrhoeal diseases by 30 per cent
๐It can reduce acute respiratory infections by up to 20 per cent
๐Handwashing plays a significant role in reducing the transmission of outbreak-related pathogens such as cholera, Ebola, shigellosis, SARS, hepatitis E, and COVID-19.
๐Hand hygiene is protective against healthcare-associated infections.
๐It can also help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
๐It contributes to the reduction of Neglected Tropical Diseases.
๐It can also help prevent the spread of hospital acquired infections (HAIs).
๐Among students, handwashing can also reduce the rates of school absenteeism.
Regularly practising handwashing can contribute to an individual’s well-being, increase productivity, and much more. Good hand hygiene is the foundation of disease prevention and control.
COURTESY: NDTV
