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GK QUESTION#1142

Which day has been declared by the World Health Organization as Hand Hygiene Day?

  1. A5th MayCorrect answer
  2. B18th August
  3. C21st July
  4. D14th June
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A. 5th May

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Explanation

WHO observes World Hand Hygiene Day on 5 May each year as part of its SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign. The day promotes better hand hygiene in health care to help prevent infections. Its date is therefore 5 May; unrelated observance dates do not explain this answer.

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