Global Handwashing day

MOSSEL BAY NEWS - Today Saturday, 15 October, is Global Handwashing Day.

According to a statement released by the National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), the DWS, Mossel Bay Municipality, private partners, and volunteers took over the streets of Asla Park in Mossel Bay on Thursday, 13 October to raise awareness about the importance of washing hands to curb communicable diseases and how to save water.

The campaign was part of the celebrations of the Global Handwashing Day.

Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a global advocacy initiative dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of hand hygiene and it teaches the six basic steps of washing hands and the importance of using soap or sanitizer.

According to the Deputy Director: Water and Sanitation at DWS, Mr Jacob Ngo, the department chose Asla Park as the area has a high prevalence of diarrhea cases.

“While we raise awareness about handwashing, we are also spreading the importance of saving water,” said Mr Ngo.

Part of the team that took to the streets were plumbers from the municipality who checked leaks inside and outside the homes and where leaks were found, they were closed immediately to stop water losses.

“Water is Life, Sanitation is Dignity”

Department's Maggie Sekwati demonstrate the correct way of washing hands to Mr Mhlangabezi Mbalo and his wife at Asla Park. Ward Councillor Mr Mzwandile Mkonto watches.