GhanaWeb Feature by Joycelyn Kyei Baffour On October 15, 2024, the world observed Global Handwashing Day, a reminder of the critical role hand hygiene plays in public health.
For organisations like UNICEF, the day brings to attention how the profound impact of washing hands with soap and water can prevent diseases and save lives.
This year's theme, 'Why are clean hands still important?' is particularly relevant to Ghana, which has recently reported 10 new cases of cholera.
According to the World Health Organisation ( WHO), cholera is an acute diarrheal disease that can kill within hours if left untreated.