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Visiting a hospitalized friend or family member can lift their spirits and yours, but how do you safely visit to avoid passing along germs and illnesses? Here are some tips to avoid transmitting germs when visiting a loved one in the hospital. #client #washyourhands #hospital https://lnkd.in/gDhPeDT5

Did you know that proper hand hygiene can save lives? On #WorldHandHygieneDay, we encourage you to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, or use hand sanitizer when soap isn't available to curb the spread of infections in your community. Let's make hand hygiene a priority today and every day. Spread the word by sharing this post to encourage others to prioritize hand hygiene. #EHAClinics #InfectionPrevention #WorldHandHygieneDay #CleanHandsSaveLives #HealthyHabits #HealthCare

#Clean_Hands_and_Save_Lives 🧼🤲🏻👏🧼🚰 Hand hygiene is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to prevent the spread of diseases and save lives, especially in WASH and health settings. Proper handwashing with soap removes harmful bacteria and viruses, reducing the risk of diarrheal diseases, respiratory infections, and other illnesses by up to 50%. These diseases are leading causes of death, particularly in vulnerable communities with limited access to clean water and sanitation. According to the Sphere Standards, at #least 500 grams of soap per person per month should be provided to ensure adequate handwashing in emergency settings. Moreover, the standards emphasize that handwashing facilities should be available at all critical points, including near latrines, food preparation areas, and healthcare facilities, to ensure effective hygiene practices in humanitarian settings, where WASH services are often scarce, promoting regular handwashing can drastically improve public health outcomes. By ensuring that everyone, especially children, washes their hands before eating and after using the toilet, we can break the chain of infection, reduce healthcare costs, and protect entire communities from outbreaks. Clean hands are not just a matter of personal hygiene, they are a frontline defense in the fight against disease and a simple yet vital step in saving lives. Muttaqi

Handwashing: Your First Line of Defense Against Illness 👐🧼 Handwashing is one of the easiest yet most powerful actions we can take to protect ourselves from illness. 🌍 On Global Handwashing Day, let’s highlight the significance of this simple habit that can prevent the spread of infectious diseases, including the flu, colds, and even more serious conditions. Proper hand hygiene can reduce diarrheal diseases by up to 40% and respiratory infections by 20%, making it a crucial step in staying healthy. 💧 At Leavo Chem Labs, we believe that prevention is just as important as treatment. 💊 While we are committed to providing high-quality pharmaceuticals, we also understand the vital role of hygiene practices in safeguarding public health. 🏥 Handwashing with soap and water is the first line of defense, keeping harmful germs at bay. By promoting hand hygiene, we contribute to healthier communities, reducing the need for treatment and focusing on prevention. Leavo Chem Labs is proud to be part of global health initiatives like Global Handwashing Day, raising awareness about the importance of hygiene while providing access to life-saving medicines. 🌿 We know that by combining prevention and treatment, we can create stronger, more resilient communities. Let’s remember: clean hands save lives. 🧼🙌 On this day and every day, let's encourage the simple act of handwashing to build a healthier future for all. Together, we can stop the spread of illness and promote well-being. 🌟 #GlobalHandwashingDay #CleanHands #LeavoChemLabs #HealthForAll #StayHealthy #WashYourHands #PreventionIsKey #HandHygiene #HealthyHabits #FightDisease #HygieneMatters #hemalabs #drreddys #appolopharmacy

When every second counts, count on us! Recognize the early warning signs of food poisoning: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain or cramping, fever, headache, and fatigue. Our team is ready to provide the care you need to recover  quickly and safely. . . . . . #shantigopalhospital #hospitals #hospital #hospitalservices #hospitalsncr #servicehospital #healthcare #healthcareprofessional #doctors #healthcareworkers #healthcareprofessionals

The hospital is a busy place, full of myriad devices and complex situations. Preventing hospital-associated infections feels like it requires an encyclopedic knowledge of every new and complicated health care intervention. Potential sources of transmission in the hospital include a remarkable array of specialized risks, but there are mundane, everyday risks like health care laundry too. #healthcare #laundry #linen #infectionprevention https://lnkd.in/gp_84Y_S

My hands, My power - If only we can stay reminded every day about the importance of the simple act of washing hands and proper hand hygiene, would we not help reduce the spread of diseases and infections in our society? As funny as this may sound, the truth is, the import of hand hygiene in preventing and reducing the spread of infectious diseases is actually really under estimated. During the lockdown due to COVID-19 , it appeared some of us started to pick interest on the subject of hygiene generally. But, unfortunately it was short-lived as it seems that some sinks, washing areas or hand sanitizer spots that were hurriedly erupted in institutions, schools and companies have been abandoned without use. Some have gotten so used to having a bad hand hygiene that it does not appear wrong for a mother to continue stirring the cooking pot after just changing her baby's diaper as long as she wipes her hand on her wrapper. Admittedly, in fairness to some others, they do not fall sick regularly despite their bad hand hygiene. But an African proverb will say, "99 days for the thief, one day for the owner". Also, on the 26th of August 2024, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention attributed 1.4million deaths in the world annually to the spread of diseases through unsafe water, bad hand hygiene and poor sanitation. My visit to Kingdom Heritage Model Schools at Berger today was infact the encouragement I needed that there are schools who still take hand hygiene seriously. They had Handwashing areas around the compound and on their corridors. The kids had gotten so used to washing their hands after assembly period, Play time, after bathroom/toilet calls, before and after eating. I went for an awareness campaign as sponsored by Karisam Medicals, but I felt the kids really taught me a lesson today. This will be a major highlight of my stay at Karisam Medicals. I thought to share my experience to inspire you too. Let's normalize regular washing of our hands with soap, and having a handy sanitiser when on the go. #Globalhandwashingday #Globalhandwashingday2024 #Oct15 #Onehealthforall World Health Organization

Handwashing may seem small, but its impact is huge in preventing illnesses. Washing your hands regularly and thoroughly is a key step in stopping the spread of germs. This World Handwashing Day, let us remember that proper hand hygiene is the simplest, yet most powerful way to prevent the spread of diseases. Wash your hands with soap and water to protect yourself and those around you. Together, we can keep infections at bay! For more information, contact us at +91 905171 5171. #GlobalHandwashingDay #cleanhands #PreventDisease #HygieneMatters #HealthyHabits #handwashing #precautions #diseaseprevention #healthcare #desunhospitalsiliguri #DesunHospitalKolkata

Staphylococcus aureus, commonly dwelling in the noses, skin, and throats of healthy individuals, poses a spectrum of health risks, from minor skin afflictions to severe infections like pneumonia. The surge of antibiotic-resistant strains highlights the urgent need for stringent hygiene practices. By fostering awareness and adherence to proper hygiene measures, we can strengthen our defenses against this pervasive bacterium and safeguard public health. #bioguard #StaphylococcusAureus #AntibioticResistance #HygienePractices #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #HealthAwareness #BacterialInfections #HygieneEducation #AntibioticStewardship #FightAgainstInfections