Despite the knowledge that handwashing helps prevent healthcare-associated infections, hand hygiene compliance rates range between 25 percent and 51 percent, according to a study published in the ...

Handwashing is our first line of defence against germs. It removes bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can cause ...

World Hand Hygiene Day 2026 has renewed the WHO-led push for proper hand hygiene in healthcare and daily life. The campaign underlines that regular handwashing, clean water and strict protocols can ...