joined Garissa County in marking Global Handwashing Day 2024 at Saka Primary School. The event highlighted the importance of regular hand washing as one of the most effective ways to prevent diseases like diarrhea and respiratory infections, particularly among children. Students demonstrated proper #handwashing techniques using soap, showing how this simple, affordable practice saves lives. This year’s theme, Why are clean hands still important?, reminds us of the crucial role hand hygiene plays in infection prevention. The event saw participation from key figures such as Ibrahim Gedi (Chief Guest), Salan Gudle (Health Promotion Coordinator), Hezborn Solomon (ACC Saka), Alan Abdi Aress (Sub-county admin, Balambala), Eng. Abdirizack from

, and PHO Dahir from Womankind Kenya. Together, we commit to prioritizing handwashing to protect our communities’ health and well-being.