Ashanti Regional Health Director advises health workers to minimise use of disposable gloves

Creating habits to maintain proper hand hygiene is a pending task in today’s society, and it is that by not having any idea of how important this act is for the preservation of disease, people do not take interest in this easy gesture with the ability to save lives. For the World Health Organization (WHO), having a continuous habit of hand cleansing is an act that dignifies the being, since being in continuous contact with the outside, hands bec…

Ashanti Regional Health Director advises health workers to minimise use of disposable gloves

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has tasked health practitioners to abide by strict protocols on disposable glove use in hospitals. With the growing awareness of glove misuse, health facilities are expected to reduce environmental harm while safeguarding staff and patients. Disposable gloves, though essential for infection control, also contribute significantly to medical waste when misused. A study in some health facilities in the Ashant…

The 2025 edition of the Day is themed “Gloves sometimes. Hand hygiene always.” While medical gloves are essential for preventing the transmission of infections, for example when there is a risk of exposure to blood and bodily fluids, they are not a substitute for hand hygiene when it is required. […]

Gloves do not replace hand hygiene – reminder from WHO

🌍As the world marks World Hand Hygiene Day on May 5, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong reminder: medical gloves, while essential in certain clinical situations, do not replace the need for proper hand hygiene. “Medical gloves can reduce the risk of infection, but they are never a replacement for hand hygiene,”

Hand Hygiene is a fundamental practice in the prevention and control of infections, protecting patients, healthcare professionals and the wider public. May 5, designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World Hand Hygiene Day, reminds us all of the critical importance of this simple act in safeguarding Public Health. This year’s WHO global campaign slogan is: “It might begloves. It is always hand hygiene” “Sometimes gloves. Always hand …

From 23 to 27 June 2025, the Johanniter-Bildungszentrum für Pflegeberufe in Wertheim invites you to a comprehensive training for hygiene representatives in nursing. This event is aimed specifically at nurses who want to expand and deepen their expertise in the field of hygiene. During the training, key topics are covered, including the basics of hygiene, antiseptics and disinfection, personal hygiene and food hygiene.