Government posters and advertisements urged people to ... The Bureau of Child Hygiene begged people to take in—just temporarily—children whose parents were dying or dead; few replied.

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

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, affordable and universal tools we have to prevent the transmission of infections and provide high-quality, clean and safe medical care. While medical ...

As the world approaches World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that hand hygiene is not just a luxury but a fundamental element of safe and effective ...

On World Hand Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 5, Saima Wazed, the Regional Director for the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia, emphasised that hand hygiene is not a luxury but ...

While effective in blocking germs, WHO emphasizes that gloves are not a substitute for hand hygiene. Overuse contributes to environmental waste and can create a false sense of security ...

The doctor also shared how to increase awareness about hand hygiene in children. In the post-COVID era, hand hygiene has taken on greater importance in our daily lives. The pandemic served as a ...

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 ...

The Ministry of Health has marked the 2025 World Hand Hygiene Day with a national call to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) measures across the country’s healthcare facilities.

On the occasion of World Hand Hygiene Day today, learn about the six simple things you can do on a daily basis to prevent exposure to germs, and stay disease-free, by maintaining hand hygiene.