Global Handwashing Day Celebrated on October 15, 2024.

Important Days | Dated: 24 Oct 2024

Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is celebrated every year on October 15 worldwide to promote the importance of handwashing with soap and water as a key practice to prevent infections and diseases.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The 17th Global Handwashing Day falls on October 15, 2024, with the theme "Why are clean hands still important?" to highlight the ongoing significance of hygiene.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Global Handwashing Day was established by the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP) in August 2008 during the annual World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • (ii) The inaugural Global Handwashing Day was observed on October 15, 2008.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

On which date is Global Handwashing Day celebrated every year?

Correct Answer: October 15

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