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“CLEAN HANDS, HEALTHY LIVES”:
DGHCS Joins the World to Commemorate Global Handwashing Day 2024

“Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?” - a vital reminder of the continued significance of infection prevention, particularly
the COVID-19 pandemic.

The annual observance of Global Handwashing Day on October 15, 2024, was marked with the theme “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?” This theme served as a vital reminder of the continued significance of hand hygiene in preventing infections, particularly as the world adapts to life beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.


Delivering Good Health Community Services (DGHCS), a leading organization committed to improving health outcomes in Liberia, used the occasion to amplify awareness about handwashing as a simple, cost-effective, and powerful tool in disease prevention.


Handwashing: A Simple Act That Saves Lives

DGHCS emphasized that handwashing with soap and clean water is a low-cost yet highly effective way to improve public health and save lives. In a press statement issued on the occasion, Madam Nallie Brumskine, Executive Director of DGHCS, highlighted the transformative power of hand hygiene.


“Washing hands frequently with soap and clean water protects families and communities against diseases,” she said. “We must make handwashing a habit to live healthier lives and build healthier communities.”


She further urged communities to prioritize hand hygiene before the next health crisis arises, stating, “The time to make handwashing a habit is now. The simple act of cleaning hands can save lives and reduce illness by preventing the spread of infectious diseases.”


Handwashing with soap and water is proven to reduce the spread of illnesses such as diarrhea, cholera, and respiratory infections. Madam Brumskine urged Liberians to adopt hand hygiene as a daily habit, stressing its role in safeguarding both individual and community health. “The time to make handwashing a habit is now – before the next health crisis is upon us,” she added.


Raising Awareness and Supporting Communities

DGHCS commemorated the day by creating public awareness to promote improved health and hygiene, especially in rural communities. The organization focused on groups most vulnerable to poor hygiene practices, including pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, orphans, abandoned children, individuals with disabilities, and those with special needs.


The outreach extended to schools, orphanages, and health centers, ensuring that these critical spaces were equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster handwashing habits. “The simple act of cleaning hands can save lives and reduce illness by helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases,” Madam Brumskine reiterated in the DGHCS press statement.


Looking Ahead: A Healthier Liberia

As part of its ongoing commitment to community health, DGHCS continues to provide support to health centers, raise awareness, and empower communities. This year’s Global Handwashing Day was another milestone in its mission to improve public health in Liberia.


“Together, let us make clean hands and a healthy Liberia a reality,” Madam Brumskine concluded. In the face of past and future health crises, the significance of hand hygiene remains unwavering. By prioritizing this simple yet transformative habit, Liberians can pave the way for a healthier, more resilient nation.

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