Global Handwashing Day

Essity contributes to increased handwashing awareness

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星期五, 十二月 4, 2020
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STOCKHOLM, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hygiene and health company Essity is strengthening their dedication to the Global Handwashing Partnership, as a strategic partner.

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  • STOCKHOLM, Dec. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hygiene and health company Essity is strengthening their dedication to the Global Handwashing Partnership, as a strategic partner.
  • The Global Handwashing Partnership is a coalition of international stakeholders who work explicitly to promote handwashing with soap and recognize hygiene as a pillar of international development and public health.
  • "The Global Handwashing Partnership is a core partner of the `Hand Hygiene for All' global initiative, co-led by WHO and UNICEF, Essity will contribute to the goal that hand hygiene becomes normalized and habitual and thus achieving the vision of hand hygiene for all by 2030.
  • Ron Clemmer, Secretariat Director, Global Handwashing Partnership
    Essity's Tork brand supports hand hygiene through products like paper hand towels, soap and sanitizers.

The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA) share a special message on Global Handwashing Day

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星期四, 十月 15, 2020
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NEW DELHI, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Global Handwashing day is unique in many ways this year.

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  • NEW DELHI, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Global Handwashing day is unique in many ways this year.
  • The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA) in collaboration with Savlon Swasth India begins a handwashing movement with #NoHandUnwashed.
  • MFPA, India with Savlon Swasth India Mission, celebrates this year's global theme of hand hygiene for all in a unique and inspiring collaboration.
  • Ms. Swapna Augustine, a celebrated foot artist of MFPA, India presents a thought-provoking perspective to unveil the #NoHandUnwashed movement.

The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA) share a special message on Global Handwashing Day

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星期四, 十月 15, 2020
Articles, Public health, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health, Global Handwashing Day, Savlon, Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists of the World, Wash, Hand washing

NEW DELHI, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Global Handwashing day is unique in many ways this year.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Global Handwashing day is unique in many ways this year.
  • The Mouth and Foot Painting Artists Association (MFPA) in collaboration with Savlon Swasth India begins a handwashing movement with #NoHandUnwashed.
  • MFPA, India with Savlon Swasth India Mission, celebrates this year's global theme of hand hygiene for all in a unique and inspiring collaboration.
  • Ms. Swapna Augustine, a celebrated foot artist of MFPA, India presents a thought-provoking perspective to unveil the #NoHandUnwashed movement.

Global Handwashing Day: Washing Hands Can Help Prevent Spread of Coronavirus in a High-Touch World

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星期三, 十月 14, 2020
Sanitation, Articles, Public health, Health, Global Handwashing Day, Hand washing, Hygiene, Wash, Diarrhea

During this pandemic, proper hand hygiene along with other measures like social distancing and mask wearing can't be emphasized enough in a high-touch world.

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  • During this pandemic, proper hand hygiene along with other measures like social distancing and mask wearing can't be emphasized enough in a high-touch world.
  • Worldwide, diarrhea and pneumonia are the leading causes of death for children under the age of five, according to the Global Handwashing Partnership.
  • "This day is an opportunity to design, test and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times," the Global Handwashing Partnership noted.
  • "Global Handwashing Day is a great reminder for businesses, schools and other establishments to ensure they are providing clean and well-maintained facilities that promote thorough handwashing.

Meritech Celebrates Global Handwashing Day with Free Downloadable Hand Hygiene Education Toolkit for All

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星期三, 十月 14, 2020
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GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Meritech announced the release of their 2020 Global Handwashing Day Toolkit and Social Media Contest designed to raise awareness of the importance of handwashing and provide resources to teach proper handwashing steps in honor of Global Handwashing Day on October 15th 2020.

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  • GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today Meritech announced the release of their 2020 Global Handwashing Day Toolkit and Social Media Contest designed to raise awareness of the importance of handwashing and provide resources to teach proper handwashing steps in honor of Global Handwashing Day on October 15th 2020.
  • The 2020 Global Handwashing Day Toolkit has educational resources such as hand hygiene e-books and guides for all industries including food manufacturing, healthcare and medical, as well as childcare and education to name a few.
  • Resources for food manufacturing include fun activities such as hygiene bingo, guides for hosting your own safety day and a guide for validating hand hygiene methods at your facility.
  • Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to encouraging people to use handwashing as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Global Handwashing Day Is October 15: Soapbox Raises The Bar

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星期二, 十月 13, 2020
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This milestone coincides with Global Handwashing Day and its emphasis on "Hand Hygiene for All."

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  • This milestone coincides with Global Handwashing Day and its emphasis on "Hand Hygiene for All."
  • "We've always believed access to soap can change a life," said Soapbox CEO & co-founder David Simnick .
  • For every product sold, Soapbox donates a bar of soap to someone in need.
  • In recognition of Global Handwashing Day on October 15, Soapbox will double its donations from all products purchased through its website at www.soapboxsoaps.com .

Canadian Survey Shows Handwashing Habits Have Significantly Changed Since COVID-19

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星期三, 七月 22, 2020
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The single survey asked Canadians about their handwashing habits both before and since the pandemic.

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  • The single survey asked Canadians about their handwashing habits both before and since the pandemic.
  • Prior to the pandemic, the most common handwashing routine was 3 to 4 times a day.
  • When asked about handwashing frequency before COVID-19, the respondents' most popular answer (28.8%) was 3 to 4 times a day.
  • When asked about handwashing frequency since COVID-19, the respondents' most popular answer (19.5%) was more than 10 times but less than 15 a day.

Handwashing Compliance Tool Instills Confidence and Improves Customer Experience in Restaurants, Retail and More

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星期四, 六月 4, 2020
Public health, Sanitation, Health, Prevention, Toilets, Hand washing, Wash, Hygiene, Public toilet, Global Handwashing Day

Business owners are scrambling to add additional layers of protection to instill guest confidence and get people back into their stores and restaurants.

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  • Business owners are scrambling to add additional layers of protection to instill guest confidence and get people back into their stores and restaurants.
  • Enter the Clean Hands Company, the St. Louis based technology-meets-hygiene manufacturers of the Clean Hands System.
  • This unique handwashing compliance system, developed by Ray Johnson and Fred Striley, ensures employees wash their hands on a regular basis.
  • The Clean Hands System is simple: an easy-to-use handwashing compliance tool that helps streamline daily operations for management teams.

Orbia Supports UNICEF to Reach 450,000 Children and Family Members With Access to Clean Water and Soap

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星期四, 五月 21, 2020
Public health, Hygiene, Sanitation, Health, Wash, Coronavirus, Hand washing, Soap, Global Handwashing Day

Handwashing with soap and water, when done correctly, is crucial to preventing the spread of novel coronavirus disease, but only three out of five people globally have basic handwashing facilities.

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  • Handwashing with soap and water, when done correctly, is crucial to preventing the spread of novel coronavirus disease, but only three out of five people globally have basic handwashing facilities.
  • "As a global company working to advance life around the world, it's incumbent upon us to step up in times of need," said Daniel Martnez-Valle, CEO of Orbia.
  • "More than ever, every child and family in Latin America and the Caribbean should have access to safe drinking water and soap, but it is not the case.
  • Orbia (BMV: ORBIA) is a community of businesses united by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world.

Scientific Evidence Shows Everyday Hygiene Is Essential to Help Prevent the Spread of Infections, Reveals New Paper From The Global Hygiene Council

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星期五, 五月 8, 2020
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Evidence shows risk reduction can be up to 50%.With the increased hygiene efforts being deployed to delay the spread of COVID-19, the Global Hygiene Council's (GHC) public health experts are now calling for even greater attention to improved hygiene behaviour in homes and communities to help reduce the spread of infection.

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  • Evidence shows risk reduction can be up to 50%.With the increased hygiene efforts being deployed to delay the spread of COVID-19, the Global Hygiene Council's (GHC) public health experts are now calling for even greater attention to improved hygiene behaviour in homes and communities to help reduce the spread of infection.
  • Regular handwashing and surface disinfection are key hygiene measures that can help reduce the levels ofmicroorganisms on hands and frequently touched surfaces.
  • The Global Hygiene Council is supported by RB, global leaders in health and hygiene products.
  • Curtis V, Cairncross S. Effect of washing hands with soap on diarrhoea risk in the community: a systematic review.