Post by World Health Organization South-East Asia

Hand hygiene remains the single most effective way to prevent the spread of infections in healthcare settings and protect patients. As Dr Catharina Boehme, Officer-in-Charge, WHO South-East Asia, highlights, this goes beyond individual responsibility. It requires: 🧴 Access to essential supplies 👩‍⚕️ Trained and empowered health workers 🔄 Strong behaviour change strategies 📊 Monitoring systems that ensure accountability Because safer care starts with clean hands. #HandHygiene #PatientSafety #InfectionPrevention #WorldHandHygieneDay