World Hand Hygiene Awareness Day

Dear Colleagues,

The Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology Department is pleased to invite you to our World Hand Hygiene Awareness Day event, a day dedicated to promoting proper hand hygiene as one of the most effective measures for preventing infections and protecting both patients and healthcare professionals.

Objectives:

• Increase awareness of the critical role of hand hygiene in preventing healthcare-associated infections.
• Promote correct hand hygiene practices in accordance with international and institutional guidelines.
• Reinforce compliance with the Five Moments of Hand Hygiene among healthcare workers.
• Encourage the proper use of alcohol-based hand rubs and handwashing techniques.
• Foster positive behavioral change to improve patient safety and protect healthcare workers.
• Highlight the impact of effective hand hygiene on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Day: Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Time: 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM

Venue: KACO&LD, 2nd floor bridge

For more Information, please call 0112427272, Ext.: 23883/ 33811