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 ...

Every year, May 5 marks World Hand Hygiene Day, an initiative by the World Health Organization (WHO) to remind everyone—from healthcare professionals to the general public—about the critical ...

wear gloves behind that counter but I don’t think they are necessarily educated on when they should take them off and change them," she said. In addition, people should always wash their hands ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The World Health Organization (WHO) calls on all governments, healthcare facilities, and frontline workers worldwide to strengthen hand hygiene practices. WHO Assistant ...

It’s World Hand Hygiene Day, and health authorities are sending a strong message to health workers that gloves alone cannot protect against infections. At a regional event held at the Ejisu ...