A simple step to help stop the spread of infectious diseases


Teaching young children how to wash their hands properly with soap and water can help prevent diarrhoeal diseases and pneumonia, which are top major causes of death in children below the age of five. — Filepic

Many infectious diseases are spread by not washing hands.

Ensuring that hands are clean is essential to avoid acquiring and spreading infectious microorganisms to others such as family members, friends or contacts.

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