Assalam u alaikum.

Hello my steemit friends i hope you are doing well. I am very happy to join this contest “Clean Hands for a Healthy Community" i always enjoy writing about health topics because i am a student of cardiology and i want to become a good cardiologist in the future. Clean hands are very important for our health and i am excited to share my thoughts on this topic.

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:- Clean Hands for a Healthy Community.
Clean hands help us stay healthy and protect us from many diseases. We use our hands for everything—eating touching things shaking hands and more. If our hands are not clean germs can enter our bodies and make us sick. That is why hand hygiene is very important for everyone.

How do I include hand hygiene in my daily routine?

I wash my hands many times a day i wash my hands after using the washroom before eating food after coming home from outside and after touching anything dirty. I also keep a small hand sanitizer bottle with me when i go out. When i cannot find water and soap i use hand sanitizer i also cut my nails short and clean them regularly. I teach my younger siblings to do the same.

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What is more effective: hand washing or hand sanitizing?

In my opinion hand washing is more effective. When we wash hands with soap and water we remove dirt oil and germs completely. Hand sanitizers are helpful but they do not remove dirt. They are useful when we are outside or do not have water. So both are important but washing with soap and water is the best when possible.

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Have I ever educated my community about hand hygiene?

Yes i have. Last year during the rainy season many children in our area were getting sick with stomach problems i visited some homes with my cousin who is a teacher and we talked to mothers and children about washing hands properly. We told them to wash hands before eating and after using the toilet. We also showed them how to wash hands for 20 seconds using all steps. We used a fun song to help kids remember the steps. Some families said they started washing hands more carefully after that.

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My tips to improve hand hygiene in the community.

First we should teach children in schools how to wash hands correctly. Teachers can use songs games and pictures to make it fun. Second parents should be role models and always wash their hands in front of their kids. Third mosques and public places should keep soap and water for people. Lastly health workers and students like me should talk to others and spread awareness in a simple way.

Clean hands are the first step to a healthy life. It is a small act but makes a big difference. If we all take care of our hand hygiene we can make our community safer and healthier. Thank you for reading my post.

I am inviting friends @max-pro @wuddi @hamzayousafzai