title: Announcement: Global Handwashing Day - October 15, 2016.
abstract: October 15, 2016, marks Global Handwashing Day. This observance increases awareness and understanding of the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable means of preventing disease around the world.
mesh_terms: D000846:Anniversaries and Special Events; D014943:Global Health; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000592:standards*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D012915:Soaps
chemical_list: D012915:Soaps