Who first showed that handwashing saves lives?
In 1847, Hungarian doctor Ignaz Semmelweis showed that handwashing reduced deaths among new mothers, but many doctors rejected his idea.
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When is Global Handwashing Day?
Global Handwashing Day is October 15.