Experts advocate hand hygiene culture to prevent infections, strengthen health systems

Experts advocate hand hygiene culture to prevent infections, strengthen health systems

He stated that approximately 70 per cent of infections are transmitted through hands, underscoring the need for consistent hand hygiene across all levels of society The post Experts advocate hand hygiene culture to prevent infections, strengthen health systems appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Namibia pushes new health rules to strengthen hygiene, care

WINDHOEK, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Thursday marked World Hand Hygiene Day with the launch of new national health guidelines aimed at improving patient care and reinforcing infection prevention practices. Speaking at the event in the Namibian capital of Windhoek, Minister of Health and Social Services Esperance Luvindao said the country is committed to strengthening hand hygiene in both clinical and community

Keeping a house clean isn't just a matter of aesthetics, it's also a matter of health. A tidy and disinfected home reduces the risk of illness, improves air quality, and creates a more harmonious environment.

Does frequent washing shorten life? There may be something to it. Many scientists warn that daily showers can be harmful to your health. The exception is your hands, which need to be washed several times a day.

Diseases such as measles and influenza continue to be latent threats YUSETT YÁÑEZ/PORTAVOZ The health authorities have issued a call to the population not to lower their guard against the epidemiological alerts that still persist in the entity. Diseases such as measles and influenza continue to represent a significant risk to public health, and it is essential that citizens adopt effective preventive measures. Handwashing is a simple act, but of…

Latin America faces an upturn in absenteeism related to respiratory diseases and common infections. In this context, hand hygiene emerges as a key factor in prevention. Studies show that 4 out of 5 germs that cause diseases are transmitted by the hands. In this context, inadequate cleaning practices [...] Entry Four out of five occupational diseases could be prevented with better habits aparece primero en Vivir en El Poblado.