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Clean hands - A recipe for health

Objective(s)
Raise awareness on the importance of handwashing with soap.

Highlight the link between handwashing, food safety, and health.

Encourage sustainable hygiene behaviour change globally.
Target audience
General public
Healthcare professionals
Campaign Scope
International
Communication Channels Used
website
Social Media
Social Media Used
X (Twitter)
Facebook
Campaign Material(s)
fact sheets
Posters
activity guides
infographics
toolkits
social media cards.
Key messages
Handwashing with soap is one of the most effective ways to prevent disease.

Good hand hygiene is essential in preparing and eating food safely.

Clean hands protect health and save lives.
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Community
Healthcare facilities
Use of Scientific Evidence
Yes
Visual and Symbolic Elements
People
Hands
Hands washing
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Basic
Adaptation to Educational Levels
Children
Content accessibility
Yes
Content accessibility
Plain language
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
No
Continuity strategy
One-off campaign
Campaign Start Month
10
Campaign Start Year
2018
Campaign End Month
10
Campaign End Year
2018
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Inactive with live site
Identified gaps
Access point for campaign materials not clearly provided
Funding details not disclosed.
Campaign webpage or dedicated section not visible
Not all official or widely spoken languages are covered
Lessons learned
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Framing messages around personal or family benefits may improve engagement.
International Collaboration Enriches Understanding
Pre-prepared toolkits for specific audiences (e.g., teachers, GPs, NGOs) may boost adoption.
Identified biases
Language Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited accessibility
No translation to other languages
Identified Strengths
Broad dissemination strategy
Clear messaging
Community participation
Endorsements by Trusted Institutions
Mass visibility
Call to Action
Documents

Toolkit

Evidence for
toolkit
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