Hand hygiene for all

“Happy #GlobalHandwashingDay! Why are clean hands still important to you? Share your responses below!”
“Why are clean hands still important? On this #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s reflect on the ongoing need for hand hygiene to prevent illness and save lives.”
“This #GlobalHandwashingDay, wash your hands with soap at key moments to prevent infections and the spread of disease.”
“Lead by example! Practice and promote handwashing with soap in your community to protect everyone’s health.”
“Advocate for handwashing facilities with soap and water in all settings. Ensure everyone has access to clean hands.”
“Partners with others to promote handwashing with soap. Let’s join forces to maximize our impact and keep communities healthy.”
“Governments should integrate and budget for hand hygiene in national response and resilience plans, as well as long-term development strategies.”
“Donors should invest in programs that prioritize hand hygiene, promote access to hand hygiene facilities, and support public health and economic resilience.”
“Suppliers should collaborate with governments, health systems, and NGOs to ensure sustainable supply chains for hand hygiene products.”
“Businesses should prioritize hand hygiene for employee health and safety.”
“Institutions should implement a multi-faceted approach for hand hygiene, including promotion, accessible facilities, regular monitoring, and behavior reinforcement.”
“Academics should fill evidence gaps and translate research into practical resources for hand hygiene intervention and program development.”
“Gender influences hand hygiene needs, yet biases persist. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s ensure hand hygiene programs address gender equity.”
“Handwashing stations often overlook people with disabilities. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s create inclusive facilities to show why clean hands are still important for everyone.”
“Good hand hygiene is crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance.”
“Hand hygiene is vital in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, let’s strengthen WASH and NTD collaborations.”