Unicef Report Reveals 40% of World's Population Have No Access to Handwashing Facilities

According to the new estimates released by Unicef, 40% of the world's population (approximately three billion people) have no access to handwashing facilities. Reportedly, this could get as low as three-quarters of the population in the least developed countries. Unicef, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, has also launched the "Hand Hygiene for All" initiative to raise awareness about the importance of hygiene and washing hands.