The warnings come amid ongoing measles outbreaks in multiple provinces, with camps being told to keep immunization records on hand in the event of an infection.

A hand hygiene intervention, which encouraged patients and visitors to the participating units to perform audits of health ...

As confirmed HIV infections continue to climb, averaging 56 new cases daily as of April, the DOH has proposed declaring a ...

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed every year on 5 May. In 2025, the World Health Organisation (WHO) commemorated 17 years of the global “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands” campaign, which underscores the ...

Antibiotics are overused by some and out of reach for others - fuelling resistance and leaving deadly gaps in care.

A 32-year-old woman presented to our emergency department 2 days after the onset of bilateral hand swelling. Two weeks earlier, her 8-year-old son had had an erythematous rash on both cheeks. A week ...

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

Actor Shoaib Ibrahim has taken to social media with a heartfelt plea to fans, revealing that his wife, actress Dipika Kakar, ...

Know the 5-step hand wash routine to follow. 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 ...

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is a contagious viral infection causing mouth sores, rash, fever and sore throat. Learn ...

This paper emphasizes the crucial role of handwashing and hygiene in an infection control model for ED and EMS workers. We recommend the implementation of a range of strategies to enhance hand hygiene ...

After several months of dedicated work, a pilot project in Infection Prevention and Control involving retired nurses is ...