Hand washing importance emphasised in face of antibiotic resistance in the Middle East

Increasing difficulty in treating certain illnesses Doctors across the Middle East are “expressing alarm” at [...]

Norovirus: soap and water instead of gels advises CDC

Infection Control Today draws attention to handwashing guidance The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]

Nigeria: introduction of hand washing essential to curb Lassa fever

Promoting the adoption of life-saving habits in children A recent interview given by Mr Bassey Ating, [...]

Leicestershire GP urges washing with soap and water to slow flu spread

Effective hand washing minimises illness risk in general When flu is present in the community, [...]

Mobile sinks essential for local authority van drivers

Duty of care – providing effective hand washing facilities Local authority mobile workforces are, by their [...]

“Encourage good hand washing at all times” call after yet another hepatitis A outbreak

Soap and water the best way to stop the virus spreading The latest hepatitis A [...]

Hepatitis A and norovirus outbreak in Midlands school: hand washing is vital

Soap and water, washing properly and avoid the gels Tameside Primary in Price Road, Wednesbury [...]

Malawi – only 14 percent of people in Phalombe use soap and water to wash hands

World Toilet Day commemoration reveals lack of WASH compliance Concerns were raised at a recent [...]