Following strict hand hygiene is a must in preventing infection, regardless of the use of gloves, the health ministry said on Monday, World Hand Hygiene Day. The ministry said infections remained ...

Hand hygiene is crucial for preventing the spread of infections, including respiratory illnesses and drug-resistant superbugs, especially in healthcare settings. Proper handwashing techniques ...

Among the nearly half of adults who didn’t wash their hands at important times, forgetting was the most common reason why. But 20% actively chose to not wash their hands, with some thinking that the ...

On this World Hand Hygiene Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) urges governments, health-care facilities, and frontline workers around the world to reinforce hand hygiene practices – a ...

In line with World Hand Hygiene Day, Wazed called on countries to rapidly ... with many adopting national IPC programs and complying with international standards. Yet, the need to ramp up efforts ...

Today is World Hand Hygiene Day, and a new report shows some people aren't spending enough time at the sink. The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases released its annual report today and ...

Marking World Hand Hygiene Day on Monday, health centres across the district educated citizens on proper handwashing techniques to help prevent infection and disease. Healthcare institutions ...

It’s World Hand Hygiene Day, and health authorities are sending a strong message to health workers that gloves alone cannot protect against infections. At a regional event held at the Ejisu ...

World Hand Hygiene Day serves as a timely reminder that something as simple as handwashing can be an effective defence against infections—not just during pandemics, but also during seasonal ...

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / May 5, 2025 / Essity / TORK: Supports May 5 World Hand Hygiene Day global initiative led by the World Health Organization (WHO) Tork, an Essity brand and the ...