Hand hygiene is one of the pillars of infection control. It was recognized as far back as the nineteenth century as essential to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals – even before it was understood...
Every year, October 15th is celebrated as Global Handwashing Day, led by WHO and UNICEF, to promote awareness of the importance of handwashing to help prevent the spread of infections, reduce sickness and save lives. This...
The World Health Organization says that the most important action we can take during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is to wash hands frequently to remove any viruses that may be on them. Washing hands is the...
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the working practices of millions of people around the world almost overnight. For many people, working from home has become routine for the past several months. Those who have continued in their...
We spend a large proportion of our lives indoors. Whether we’re at home, work, school, or in shops and restaurants, we’re breathing air that has been polluted by natural and man-made sources. Air pollution, both indoors...