Uttaranchal College of Nursing, Uttaranchal University, Dehradun, celebrated Global Handwashing Day on October 15, 2026, to promote hand hygiene, infection prevention, and patient safety.
The programme was organized by the Students Nurses Association (SNA), UCN Branch, under the guidance of Dr. Midhu Kurian, Principal, Uttaranchal College of Nursing. The event was coordinated by Mrs. Manju Rautela.
The programme began with a welcome and introduction to the importance of hand hygiene. Students participated enthusiastically in various activities, including speeches on handwashing, demonstrations of proper handwashing techniques, and discussions on the role of hand hygiene in preventing infections and ensuring patient safety.
Mrs. Manju Rautela administered the handwashing pledge, encouraging all participants to practise proper hand hygiene regularly in their daily lives and healthcare settings. Students and faculty members reiterated the pledge and committed themselves to promoting hygiene awareness and safe practices.
The celebration emphasized that proper handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective measures to prevent the spread of infections, particularly in healthcare settings. The programme encouraged nursing students to incorporate evidence-based hygiene practices into their professional responsibilities and everyday lives.
The event concluded with a renewed commitment to infection prevention and patient safety, reinforcing the message: “Clean Hands, Safe Care, Healthy Lives!”
