For World Hand Hygiene Day 2026, the WHO is urging healthcare providers to recommit to hand hygiene and infection prevention and control (IPC) to protect both patients and health workers. The organization stresses that many healthcare-associated infections could be avoided with timely hand hygiene practices, which would also yield substantial health benefits and cost-effectiveness. The session aims to emphasize the importance of integrating hand hygiene into national IPC plans and sharing success stories to encourage further action across countries.
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Link to original article source: https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2026/05/05/default-calendar/5-may-world-hand-hygiene-day–action-saves-lives
