Global Handwashing Day is observed every year on 15 October. The day is dedicated to create awareness about the role of handwashing in preventing several microbial diseases. Washing of hands with soap and water may sound no big, but you should know that there are different types of diseases that spread due to unclean hands. According to Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections can be prevented by keeping a good hand hygiene. On this occasion students of Samarpan Institute of nursing and paramedical sciences, Lucknow conducted awareness programme in Samarpan Hospital..
