World Handwashing Day on 15 October

Oct 15, 2026

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7 steps hand washing - Step 3 7 Interlace fingers and rub hands together, protection from coronavirus COVID-19 infection Copyright: xvichie81x Panthermedia79393184.jpg
Close up washing hands in the bathroom. Prevention against flu or corona. Copyright: xDaxenbichlerx Panthermedia80718400.jpg
Nahaufnahme eines Mannes, der sich an einer tragbaren Waschbeckenstation im Freien unter fließendem Wasser die Hände wäscht und sich auf Körperpflege, Sauberkeit und sanitäre Einrichtungen konzentriert Close-up of man washing hands under running water at a portable outdoor sink station and focusing on personal care, cleanliness, and sanitation Copyright: imageBROKER KyryloxSyvun ibxiqx18688472.jpg ,model released, Symbolfoto ,property released
Hot weather in Istanbul ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - JULY 22: A woman is washing her hands at the fountain as local and foreign tourists try to protect themselves from the hot weather by using umbrellas, face masks, hats, and hand fans in Istanbul, Turkiye, on July 22, 2026. Esra Bilgin Anadolu Istanbul Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxEsraxBilginx
Senior African American man in bathrobe washing hands at bathroom sink with gold faucet, copy space, model released, property released, 27.01.2026 06:00:00, 10615960 Copyright: xIDS-260626_1xcreatorid:x0x 10615960
Nahaufnahme einer Frau in Freizeitkleidung, die sich unter einem Waschbeckenhahn bei hellem Licht die Hände mit Seifenwasser wäscht Closeup of a woman in casual clothing washing hands with soapy water under a sink faucet with bright lighting Copyright: imageBROKER mailcaroline ibxbpb17607074.jpg
hygiene,desinfektion,hände waschen,reinheit,sauberkeit,händewaschen ** hygiene,disinfection,washing hands,hygienes,disinfections,wash,washing 539-tjp ,model released, Symbolfoto
Fukuoka, Japan May 21, 2026: Visitors wash their hands at a traditional water basin at Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka, Japan. The scene depicts a typical purification ritual performed before entering the shrine and conveys Japanese culture, tradition, and religious customs.
(260407) -- BEIJING, April 7, 2026 -- A teacher instructs the children in washing hands correctly at a kindergarten in Shibing County, southwest China s Guizhou Province, April 7, 2026. The World Health Day is observed annually on April 7, which marks the anniversary of the WHO s founding and raises awareness of pressing global health issues. (Photo by Xinhua) CHINA-WORLD HEALTH DAY-ACTIVITIES (CN) TaixShengzhi
Family, tap and washing hands with water in sink for hygiene, disinfection or cleanliness at home. Parent, child and rinse with kid, faucet or basin in bathroom for bacteria or germ removal at house Family, tap and washing hands with water in sink for hygiene, disinfection or cleanliness at home. Parent, child and rinse with kid, faucet or basin in bathroom for bacteria or germ removal at house., model released, , 96817420.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Buddhist ceremony. Worshipper washing the hands of Buddhist monks. Purification ritual. Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang. Laos. Luang Prabang Laos
Asian woman visiting tourist spot in Tokyo AFLO298940749 298940749 ,model released, Symbolfoto
Woman, water and washing hands in home for hygiene, bacteria prevention and disinfection by sink. Healthcare, person and skin cleaning by faucet in house for germ protection, self care and wellness Woman, water and washing hands in home for hygiene, bacteria prevention and disinfection by sink. Healthcare, person and skin cleaning by faucet in house for germ protection, self care and wellness., model released, , property released, , 62889964.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Woman in kitchen washing hands before cooking with vegetables Woman washes hands in a modern kitchen before preparing a meal with fresh vegetables, demonstrating hygiene and healthy cooking practices., model released, , property released, , 62816684.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Mother, teaching and child with washing hands for learning, growth and development in home. Woman, daughter and education in bathroom for hygiene, motor skills and cleaning with care, kid or bonding Mother, teaching and child with washing hands for learning, growth and development in home. Woman, daughter and education in bathroom for hygiene, motor skills and cleaning with care, kid or bonding., model released, , 61773588.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Environment, washing hands and watering can with person on farm for cleaning, hydration or hygiene. Agriculture, bacteria and sustainability with farmer outdoor in green countryside for agribusiness Environment, washing hands and watering can with person on farm for cleaning, hydration or hygiene. Agriculture, bacteria and sustainability with farmer outdoor in green countryside for agribusiness., model released, , 95506064.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Water, washing hands and woman in town for travel with journey, adventure or vacation with hygiene. Self care, sanitizing and female person cleaning skin for germs, dust or bacteria in city in Japan. Water, washing hands and woman in town for travel with journey, adventure or vacation with hygiene. Self care, sanitizing and female person cleaning skin for germs, dust or bacteria in city in Japan, model released, , 63251114.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED
Ein Arzt wäscht sich die Hände, bevor er den Operationssaal betritt, um eine Operation durchzuführen. Aleppo, Syrien 18. Oktober 2022, Aleppo, Syrien A doctor washing his hands before entering the operating room to perform surgery. Aleppo, Syria October 18, 2022, Aleppo, Syria Copyright: imageBROKER mohammadxbashirxalda iblbbj14766547.jpg
2025-07-18 Day 4 Four Days Marches Nijmegen CUIJK, NETHERLANDS - JULY 18: Day 4 of the Four Day Marches (Vierdaagse 4daagse), the world s biggest multi-day walking event with about 47.000 participants. Photo depicts a walker washing his hands. On July 18, 2025 in Cuijk, Netherlands. Cuijk Netherlands Content not available for redistribution in The Netherlands directly or indirectly through any third parties. Copyright: xJohnxBeckmannx
Cleaning, washing hands and kitchen sink with soap for health, home wellness and safety. Cleaner, bacteria prevention and man getting ready for cooking in a household with water doing house chores. model released property released Copyright: xwww.peopleimages.comx
Girl with Down syndrome washing hands in kitchen sink model released Copyright: xCulturaxCreativex
Boy (6-7) washing hands in bathroom model released Copyright: xCulturaxCreativex
Doctor washing hands in sink model released Copyright: xCulturaxCreativex
RECORD DATE NOT STATED Students of Vivekananda High School are washing their hands before taking their meals on Global Hand washing Day on 15th October at Agartala. Global Hand Washing Day is an international hand washing promotion campaign to motivate and mobilise people around the world to improve hand washing habits. Tripura, India. AbhisekxSahax xMajorityxWorld 10 15 2022 925_11_MWC051947
Ukrainian military prepares for winter UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 3, 2022 - A serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who guards the Zaporizhzhia direction washes his hands, Ukraine. NO USE RUSSIA. NO USE BELARUS. Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-ukrainia221103_npwJ6.jpg
Mens hands, washing hands, Germany, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER JanxWalter ibxjaw05769433.jpg
(121015) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 15, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Pupils wash their hands during the Global Handwashing Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 15, 2012. (Xinhua Agung Kuncahya B.) INDONESIA-JAKARTA-GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY
(121015) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 15, 2012 (Xinhua) -- A girl washes her hands to mark the Global Handwashing Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 15, 2012. Various events were organized in the country on Monday to celebrate the day. (Xinhua Sunil Sharma) NEPAL-KATHMANDU-GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY

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7 steps hand washing - Step 3 7 Interlace fingers and rub hands together, protection from coronavirus COVID-19 infection Copyright: xvichie81x Panthermedia79393184.jpg

Close up washing hands in the bathroom. Prevention against flu or corona. Copyright: xDaxenbichlerx Panthermedia80718400.jpg

Senior African American man in bathrobe washing hands at bathroom sink with gold faucet, copy space, model released, property released, 27.01.2026 06:00:00, 10615960 Copyright: xIDS-260626_1xcreatorid:x0x 10615960

Nahaufnahme einer Frau in Freizeitkleidung, die sich unter einem Waschbeckenhahn bei hellem Licht die Hände mit Seifenwasser wäscht Closeup of a woman in casual clothing washing hands with soapy water under a sink faucet with bright lighting Copyright: imageBROKER mailcaroline ibxbpb17607074.jpg

hygiene,desinfektion,hände waschen,reinheit,sauberkeit,händewaschen ** hygiene,disinfection,washing hands,hygienes,disinfections,wash,washing 539-tjp ,model released, Symbolfoto

Fukuoka, Japan May 21, 2026: Visitors wash their hands at a traditional water basin at Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka, Japan. The scene depicts a typical purification ritual performed before entering the shrine and conveys Japanese culture, tradition, and religious customs.

Buddhist ceremony. Worshipper washing the hands of Buddhist monks. Purification ritual. Luang Prabang. Luang Prabang. Laos. Luang Prabang Laos

Asian woman visiting tourist spot in Tokyo AFLO298940749 298940749 ,model released, Symbolfoto

Woman in kitchen washing hands before cooking with vegetables Woman washes hands in a modern kitchen before preparing a meal with fresh vegetables, demonstrating hygiene and healthy cooking practices., model released, , property released, , 62816684.jpg RECORD DATE NOT STATED

Cleaning, washing hands and kitchen sink with soap for health, home wellness and safety. Cleaner, bacteria prevention and man getting ready for cooking in a household with water doing house chores. model released property released Copyright: xwww.peopleimages.comx

Girl with Down syndrome washing hands in kitchen sink model released Copyright: xCulturaxCreativex

Boy (6-7) washing hands in bathroom model released Copyright: xCulturaxCreativex

Doctor washing hands in sink model released Copyright: xCulturaxCreativex

Ukrainian military prepares for winter UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 3, 2022 - A serviceman of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who guards the Zaporizhzhia direction washes his hands, Ukraine. NO USE RUSSIA. NO USE BELARUS. Ukraine Copyright: xDmytroxSmolienkox originalFilename: ukrinform-ukrainia221103_npwJ6.jpg

Mens hands, washing hands, Germany, Europe Copyright: imageBROKER JanxWalter ibxjaw05769433.jpg

(121015) -- JAKARTA, Oct. 15, 2012 (Xinhua) -- Pupils wash their hands during the Global Handwashing Day in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oct. 15, 2012. (Xinhua Agung Kuncahya B.) INDONESIA-JAKARTA-GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY

(121015) -- KATHMANDU, Oct. 15, 2012 (Xinhua) -- A girl washes her hands to mark the Global Handwashing Day in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 15, 2012. Various events were organized in the country on Monday to celebrate the day. (Xinhua Sunil Sharma) NEPAL-KATHMANDU-GLOBAL HANDWASHING DAY