New Delhi: Medical gloves cannot replace hand hygiene, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, as it pushed govts to promote infection-control in hospital settings. According to the UN ...

Gloves gained prominence during the pandemic, becoming essential for infection control in healthcare and food handling. While effective in blocking germs, WHO emphasizes that gloves are not a ...

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on the 5th of May every year, aiming to promote the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection and promoting good health. World Hand Hygiene ...

A World Health Organisation (WHO) report indicates that approximately 70 per cent of healthcare workers do not routinely practice hand hygiene. It also revealed that as little as 50 per cent of ...

19:38, Wed, May 7, 2025 Updated: 19:42, Wed, May 7, 2025 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that wearing gloves alone will not stop the risk of deadly infections spreading. WHO, which is ...

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 ...

Handwashing is essential, as gloves do not replace proper hygiene before and after use Hand hygiene is the foundation of safe healthcare, as highlighted in the 2025 theme Eco-friendly hygiene supports ...

As the world approaches World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized that hand hygiene is not just a luxury but a fundamental element of safe and effective ...

Following strict hand hygiene is a must in preventing infection, regardless of the use of gloves, the health ministry said on Monday, World Hand Hygiene Day. The ministry said infections remained one ...

Hand hygiene is one of the most effective, affordable and universal tools we have to prevent the transmission of infections and provide high-quality, clean and safe medical care. While medical gloves ...

World Hand Hygiene Day is observed on the 5th of May every year aiming to promote the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection and promoting good health. The theme of this year ...

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that wearing gloves alone will not stop the risk of deadly infections spreading. WHO, which is on constant alert for emerging global diseases, has seen ...