IRC Ghana and partners celebrate Global Handwashing Day in Ayomso, Ahafo Region

On the 15 th of October 2024. IRC Ghana in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints collaborated with the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) and the Ahafo to celebrate the Global Hand Washing Day with the people of Ayomso in the Ahafo Region. Global hand Washing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to advocating for handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The theme for this year’s Global Hand Washing is “Why are clean hands still important?” 
Harriet Onita Botchway at the event
Presenting a short statement on behalf of IRC Ghana at the event, Harriet Botchway, stated “ During the COVID-19 pandemic, we all learned the importance of washing our hands regularly. It became a habit that helped protect us and our loved ones from a dangerous virus. But now, as the pandemic fades into memory, many of us have forgotten this simple yet powerful act. Today, we remind ourselves that clean hands are as vital now as they were then. Handwashing isn't just about protecting ourselves—it's about caring for our families, our communities, and especially our children. This small act, done with soap and water, remains one of the most powerful defences against preventable diseases. ”
Mr Mohamed Yakubu
Mr. Mohamed Yakubu, the Municipal Coordinating Director of Asunafo North Municipal Assembly emphasised the importance of handwashing, calling for its revival in offices, schools, and public spaces as a critical health practice that had significantly helped reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases. He highlighted the collaboration between the Ahafo and Bono Regional Coordinating Councils, IRC Ghana, and other NGOs in promoting hand hygiene as part of efforts to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 6—clean water and sanitation for all by 2030. He also commended the Community Water and Sanitation Agency (CWSA) for implementing technological innovations, such as smart taps, smart m…