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WORLD HAND HYGIENE

DAY IS OBSERVED ACROSS

SCHOOLS IN PUNJAB

n 5 May 2023, schools across Others organized poster-making
th
Punjab celebrated World competitions and awareness drives to
OHand Hygiene Day through educate students about the benefits of
various educational and awareness good hand hygiene practices.
raising activities. The campaign emphasized
According to World Health Organization
on the need for regular handwashing to
(WHO), hand hygiene saves millions
prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
of lives every year when performed at
Some schools conducted hand hygiene the right moments during health-care
demonstrations and interactive sessions delivery. It is also a smart investment that
to teach proper handwashing techniques. offers exceptional returns on the money

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