Roughly five years ago Rhode Island Hospital in Providence had a hand hygiene problem. Only 40-50 percent of all hand washing that was supposed to take place was actually happening, and, as a result, ...

First Lady Margaret Kenyatta,Global CEO Unilever Paul Polman(left), Help A Child Reach 5 Campaign Ambassador Janet Mbugua(right) and 7year old Sherry hold up 'Help A Child Reach 5' placards during the ...

Hand washing eliminates germs better than any other method. Several years ago when the U.S. experienced a severe flu vaccine shortage, one school district implemented a hand-washing campaign in all ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can help reduce the ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can ...

PORTAGE -- With the cold and flu season upon us, there is one simple preventative measure a lot less intimidating than a flu shot -- regular hand washing. Portage Township Schools is currently ...

Peter Omondi, a volunteer with Shofco, explains to Obunga residents how to prevent spread of Covid-19 after launching a hygiene campaign and donating hand-washing equipment. [Kevine Omollo] A ...

Adults in the U.S. still have a lot to learn when it comes to hand hygiene, according to a new national survey. While 62% said they know washing their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is the ...

One morning on hospital rounds, I saw a physician colleague enter the intensive care unit where a patient lay intubated and sedated. With his hands unwashed and ungloved, the physician palpated the ...