World Hand Hygiene Day

May 5, Sunday

World Hand Hygiene Day
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World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 5th by the World Health Organization (WHO). This day aims to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene as one of the most effective measures to prevent infectious diseases, including the spread of viruses and bacteria.

Hand hygiene plays a key role in preventing the transmission of infections, especially in health care settings. Clean hands reduce the risk of infection for patients and health care workers. According to WHO, proper hand hygiene can prevent a significant number of health care-associated infections.
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World Hand Hygiene Day in other years

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