Did you know?
Healthcare-associated infections are one of the most common problems in healthcare, affecting about 1 in 10 patients on average.
Hand hygiene is a simple yet powerful way to prevent infections—stopping up to 50% of avoidable infections during healthcare.
Simple tips include:
– Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
– Use alcohol-based hand rubs if water isn’t available.
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– Don’t rely on gloves alone—clean hands before and after glove use.
– Wash hands before eating and after using the restroom.
– Poor hand hygiene leads to longer hospital stays, higher treatment costs, and avoidable deaths.
– Everyone has the right to safe care—stay informed and speak up for hand hygiene.
Clean hands save lives.
Source: WHO
