The amount of alcohol-based sanitizer 𧴠you use matters! Apply a palmful of alcohol-based sanitizer to cover all surfaces of your hands π
When out & about, make hand sanitizer part of your mask π· wearing routine. #CleanYourHands every time you:
𧴠π put on your mask
𧴠π adjust/touch your mask
𧴠π remove your mask #HandHygiene is π to beating #COVID19 & supporting #InfectionPrevention
#InfectionPrevention & Control practitioners are π role models & mentors during activities at the point of care. They should monitor hygiene practices & provide feedback to #HealthWorkers to promote clean & safe hands π
To #CleanYourHands you might need:
𧴠alcohol-based handrub
π¦ clean water
π§Ό soap
β single use towels
π° functioning sinks
Facility Managers play a vital role to provide reliable & uninterrupted provision of these supplies to ensure #InfectionPrevention
Policy makers should make life saving investments to ensure #HandHygiene products are accessible to all members of any community. Universal access to sanitation services is vital to achieve #InfectionPrevention
Most people consume 2x the WHO-recommended 5g of daily #salt intake, putting themselves at greater risk of the heart diseases & strokes that kill an estimated 3 million people each year.
π WHO benchmarks help countries reduce salt intake & save livesπ bit.ly/3ems7qA
The WHO Global Sodium Benchmarks aim to guide for countries and industry to reduce the sodium content in processed foods.
Consumption of processed food is a rapidly increasing source of sodium bit.ly/3ems7qA
The Global Sodium Benchmarks target several categories of high-sodium π§ food products:
#Asthma is a common lung π« condition that causes intermittent breathing difficulties. It often starts in childhood, although it can also develop in adults, and affects people of all ages.
During an asthma attack, these symptoms become much worse. Asthma attacks can be fatal but are largely preventable and manageable.
#Asthma cannot be cured, but good management with inhaled medications can control the disease and enable people with asthma to enjoy a normal, active life.
Midwives are fundamental to ending preventable maternal & newborn deaths. But the world still needs 9β£0β£0β£0β£0β£0β£ more midwives to save lives of moms π€° and babies πΆ.
The latest data from the State of Worldβs Midwifery report shows the shortage of #midwives is most critical in 8β£8β£ low- & middle- income countries where 9β£5β£% of π maternal/newborn deaths & stillbirths occur.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, governments must ensure #midwives are protected with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) & prioritized for #COVID19 vaccines.
βThis has only been possible thanks to a concerted, comprehensive and consistent approach, using vaccines and therapeutics alongside proven public health measures, with empowered and engaged communities.β-@DrTedros
π WHO/@UNICEF report sets out monitoring recommendations to help billions of people around the πππ get access to affordable water supply, sanitation & hygiene (#WASH) services.