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The Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), joined countries worldwide in celebrating Global Handwashing Day on Tuesday, Oct. 15. (DepEd / file photo) This year's theme, "Why Are Clean Hands Important?" emphasized the crucial role of proper hand...

When was the last time you washed your hands? The Hand Hygiene Alliance Philippines (HAP!), a private sector-led group, presented an early gift to Filipinos by pledging its commitment to support universal access to hand hygiene programs in schools, community, and workplace settings during its...

While handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent illnesses such as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), proper washing of hands remains a challenge especially for younger children. (Photo from Pixabay) In line with the celebration of the Global Handwashing Day on Friday, Oct. 15,...

On the celebration of the 2021 Global Handwashing Day (GHD) on Friday, Oct. 15, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) underscored the urgent need to instill among the youth the importance of proper handwashing to protect themselves from diseases. (Photo from Pixabay) “It is important to arm the youth...

As it prepares for the pilot of limited face-to-face classes in low risk areas set next month , the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated the importance of creating a culture of handwashing in schools and communities amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Photo taken in Quezon City...