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Why are clean hands still important?

Objective(s)
To raise awareness and drive action on hand hygiene as a critical measure for public health by engaging diverse stakeholders through advocacy, education, and coordinated campaigns during Global Handwashing Day 2024.

Target audience
Policy-makers and government authorities
Educators
General public
Institutional stakeholders
Campaign Scope
International
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Social Media
Social Media Used
Facebook
X (Twitter)
LinkedIn
Campaign Material(s)
Infographic
fact sheets
toolkit
Key messages
Hand hygiene is crucial beyond emergencies like COVID-19.
Handwashing with soap reduces disease transmission.
Clean hands improve public health, economic productivity, dignity, and wellbeing.
Hand hygiene reduces healthcare burden and supports SDG targets.
All sectors—governments, donors, businesses, academia—must act to scale up hand hygiene.
Campaign Focus
Human health
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Hands
Soap
water drop
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Participatory
Content Complexity Level
Specialized
Content accessibility
No
Diversity and Inclusion
No
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
Yes
Continuity strategy
One-off campaign
Campaign Start Month
10
Campaign Start Year
2024
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Active
Identified gaps
Credibility assumed due to source, no references
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
No adaptation for different age groups
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section not included
Feedback or audience involvement not visible
Reporting on results or impact not found
Funding details not disclosed.
Single-language with a focused national audience
Lessons learned
A central campaign hub or website can improve discoverability and consistency.
Labelling a “Resources” section may help users find and use materials more easily.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Identified biases
Digital Access Bias
Digital Literacy Bias
Disability Accessibility Bias
Educational Bias
Evaluation Absence Bias
Involvement Bias
Language Bias
Identified Weaknesses
Limited feedback loop
Limited accessibility
Limited reach / Single channel
No translation to other languages
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Identified Strengths
Easy to locate materials
Call to Action
Dedicated website or online portal