Health & Wellbeing
Handwashing heroes in Nigeria
Nigeria marked Global Handwashing Day 2026 with drama shows, hygiene heroes and a plan to reach about one million people.
Every year, October 15 is Global Handwashing Day. In 2026, it was on a Thursday. The theme was “Be a Handwashing Hero!”
Nigeria is a big country in West Africa. Its Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation held a special event. It took place in Kwali, near the capital, Abuja.
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A person that people admire because they do brave or good things to help others.
The theme was “Be a Handwashing Hero!”