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World Hand Hygiene Day 2026
A WHO-backed day to maintain global promotion, visibility, and sustainability of hand hygiene in health care and increase awareness and action.
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026
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May 5, 2026 1:00 AM
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May 5, 2026 1:00 AM
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Event Summary
A WHO-backed day to maintain global promotion, visibility, and sustainability of hand hygiene in health care and increase awareness and action.
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Raise awareness about the importance of knowledge and learning on hand hygiene at the right times to prevent a range of infectious diseases.
We wanted to share with you some important dates, guidance and advice concerning best practices around Infection Prevention and Control [or IPC as you may have heard it being mentioned]. Did you know, Sunday 5th May is world Hand Hygiene Day.
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