Dettol Spearheads Hand Hygiene On Global Handwashing Day
L-R Deputy Governor Machakos County,H.E Hon Francis Mwangangi and Public Health and Proffesional Standards ,PS Mary Muthoni (R) getting their hands washed by Joan Kimani during the Global handwashing day event. [Photo/Courtesy]
Dettol has partnered with the Ministry of Health to promote hand hygiene as Kenya marked Global Handwashing Day on Tuesday.
The national celebration, themed “Why Are Clean Hands Still Important?”, took place at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Manza Campus in Machakos County. During the event, Dettol provided its Dettol Original Antibacterial soap, which were used to educate the community on proper handwashing techniqueas part of the Epuka Uchafu Initiative by the county and national government. The day’s activities also included a community cleanup at Manza Market and a tree-planting exercise.
“Dettol is committed to advancing hand hygiene education across Kenya. Our goal is to provide access to high-quality hygiene products that protect against germs and support the overall health and well-being of Kenyans. By promoting personal hygiene, we aim to create a safer and healthier environment for all,” said Senior Brand Manager, Margaret Ngea, Senior Brand Manager, Dettol Reckitt Kenya.
She continued, “Handwashing with soap is a simple yet powerful way to prevent diseases and save lives. Global Handwashing Day reminds us of the vital role hand hygiene plays in public health and in curbing the spread of infectious diseases.”
Celebrated every year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day aims to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of handwashing with soap as an affordable and effective way to prevent diseases and save lives. However, recent data from The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reveals that only 51% of Kenya’s population has access to handwashing facilities with soap and water at home.
