Health officials in South Africa have issued a warning about an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease and an increase in laboratoryconfirmed cholera cases. The Department of Health has urged the public to exercise extra precautionary measures to prevent the spread of these diseases.
Gauteng Health Observes World Hand Hygiene Day: The Importance of Hand Hygiene in Preventing the Spread of Infections and Diseases
by Liam Fortuin
World Hand Hygiene Day is celebrated annually on May 5th to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infections and diseases. This year’s theme emphasizes the need to reduce the spread of infection and antimicrobial resistance in healthcare settings.