YEREVAN, OCTOBER 15, ARMENPRESS. October 15 is celebrated all over the world as the Global Handwashing Day, Armenia’s healthcare ministry told Armenpress.

The respective decision was adopted in 2008 by the initiative of the UNICEF and the World Health Organization.

This day is another occasion to remind people how it’s important to wash their hands regularly.

Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of disease. Yet, 3 billion people still lack basic handwashing facilities with soap and water at home.

The theme for Global Handwashing Day 2019 is “Clean Hands for All”.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan