World Toilet Day: Why you must wash your hands after going to the bathroom
6 years, 4 months ago

World Toilet Day: Why you must wash your hands after going to the bathroom

Hindustan Times  

Around 60% of the global population –- 4.5 billion people –- either have no toilet at home or one that is not safe, according to a report by the United Nations. World Toilet Day 2018: Find out what not washing your hands long enough after using the bathroom means for your health. Neither plain water nor alcohol hand sanitisers are effective at killing bacteria in faecal material found in the bathroom. According to Dr Sanjay Aggarwal, a general physician at Holistic Healthcare Centre in Delhi, it actually doesn’t matter what you do in the bathroom when it comes to keeping your hands clean. Neither plain water nor alcohol hand sanitisers are effective at removing faecal material or killing bacteria in faecal material,” says Dr Aggarwal.

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Disgusting survey reveals just how many people DON'T wash their hands after using the toilet
5 months ago

Disgusting survey reveals just how many people DON'T wash their hands after using the toilet

Daily Mail  

It's something we're all taught when we're potty trained as children. Researchers from Australia's Food Safety Information Council found that almost a fifth of people don't always wash their hands after going to the toilet. Lydia Buchtmann, Food Safety Information Council CEO, said: 'This year's Omnipoll consumer research also found that 19% of Australians say they don't always wash their …

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all that you need to know
10 months, 3 weeks ago

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Date, history, significance and all that you need to know

Hindustan Times  

World Hand Hygiene Day 2024: Hands can be the carrier of germs and diseases. Maintaining hand hygiene is extremely important for wellbeing, and every year, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed to urge people to follow the same. Date: Every year, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on May 5. Since then, every year, World Hand Hygiene Day is observed …

Global Handwashing Day 2023: Date, history, significance and theme
1 year, 5 months ago

Global Handwashing Day 2023: Date, history, significance and theme

Hindustan Times  

To prevent diseases and save lives through an easy, effective and affordable way of washing hands with soap, the Global Handwashing Day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership. Global Handwashing Day 2023: Date, history, significance and theme Date: Global Handwashing Day is celebrated every year on October 15. History: The first Global Handwashing Day was held in 2008, when …

World Hygiene Day 2023: 5 Ways To Help Children Maintain Hand Hygiene
1 year, 10 months ago

World Hygiene Day 2023: 5 Ways To Help Children Maintain Hand Hygiene

News 18  

On May 5 every year, World Hygiene Day is celebrated all over the world. In such a situation, let us tell you how to teach your children the methods of hand hygiene, which they can adopt without any hesitation and stay disease free. Here’re some ways to maintain your hand hygiene: Use of soapy water According to the CDC, take …

Hand hygiene dos and don'ts: 8 expert tips to clean and hygienic hands
2 years, 10 months ago

Hand hygiene dos and don'ts: 8 expert tips to clean and hygienic hands

Hindustan Times  

It is no secret that the germs are primarily transmitted by our hands and something as banal as washing hands in a clean and hygienic manner can be incredibly effective in preventing infectious diseases as according to the UNICEF, we can lessen the chances of being infected by Covid-19 by 36% by properly washing hands as is the most effective …

Global Handwashing Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance
3 years, 5 months ago

Global Handwashing Day 2021: Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

Global Handwashing Day 2021 is observed on October 15. The theme for 2021 is “Our Future is at Hand – Let’s Move Forward Together.” The day was founded by the Global Handwashing Partnership. Since then, people are observing the day to spread awareness about “washing hands, build sinks and tippy taps, and demonstrate the simplicity and value of clean hands.” …

Don't forget to take care of your hands this winter!
4 years, 3 months ago

Don't forget to take care of your hands this winter!

India TV News  

Don't forget to take care of your hands this winter! Is a hand washing routine lasting 20 seconds enough to kill pathogens such as viruses and other disease-causing germs? If the skin is not intact, germs can enter the body through cracks and tears in the skin or through the pores of the fingers or hands, says Roopa Hariharan, Co-founder, …

Global Handwashing Day 2020: Steps to wash your hands to protect against COVID19
4 years, 5 months ago

Global Handwashing Day 2020: Steps to wash your hands to protect against COVID19

India TV News  

Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15th October every year. With the world facing the COVID19 pandemic, washing hands and maintaining hand hygiene has become all the more important and need of the hour. Till the time the scientists and health experts are coming up with a vaccine, the most important way to avoid getting infected is by washing hands …

Global Hand washing Day: Hand wash or sanitizer? Choose wisely
4 years, 5 months ago

Global Hand washing Day: Hand wash or sanitizer? Choose wisely

India Today  

On the occasion of the Global Hand Washing Day 2020, let us try to understand which one is the better option between hand sanitizer and hand wash. Global Hand Washing Day is being celebrated every year on October 15 since 2008. Global Hand washing Day: Hand wash or sanitizer? Also, since alcohol acts as a preservative, the alcohol-based sanitizers are …

The reasons why some people don't wash their hands
4 years, 9 months ago

The reasons why some people don't wash their hands

ABC  

At work, Dr Zerina Tomkins teaches nursing students about the importance of hand hygiene and proper sanitation. "Even though I'm working in the clinical setting … I actually had to put little notes on the entrance of my door, saying 'Remember to wash your hands'," she says. "There's a lot of research that shows that men really don't think it's …

World Toilet Day 2019: History, theme, significance and importance
5 years, 4 months ago

World Toilet Day 2019: History, theme, significance and importance

India Today  

World Toilet Day is celebrated on November 19 every year, to raise awareness and to inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. World Toilet Day 2019 Theme: 'Leaving No One Behind' According to the UN, the theme for World Toilet Day 2019 is 'Leaving No One Behind.' World Toilet Day 2019 | Representational image World Toilet Day 2019: Risk …

We can't believe we have to explain this: Wash your f***ing hands
10 years, 1 month ago

We can't believe we have to explain this: Wash your f***ing hands

Salon  

With the 2016 elections almost upon us, everything's up for debate. It only makes sense that anybody preparing food that somebody else is going to put in their mouth has to have clean hands, either by hand washing and/or wearing gloves. I don't think it's a legislative issue, but it might make more sense to say "All customers and healthcare …

Clean up your act: We all have a hand in the spread of bugs, campaign says
10 years, 10 months ago

Clean up your act: We all have a hand in the spread of bugs, campaign says

The Independent  

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Hand washing very important-英语点津
16 years, 5 months ago

Hand washing very important-英语点津

China Daily  

Download This is the VOA Special English Health Report. Activities are planned in more than twenty countries to get millions of people in the developing world to wash their hands with soap. Experts say people around the world wash their hands but very few use soap at so-called critical moments. Partners include the United Nations Children's Fund, American government agencies, …

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