Handwashing is one of the best ways to prevent illnesses at home and in the hospital. Now, a group of medical organizations are updating their recommendations for prevention. Michael George has more.

Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja advocated for proper washing of hands in order to prevent diseases and save lives. Olubunmi Olusanya, Director of Pollution Control and Environmental Health, ...

More than 800 children die every day from diarrhoea caused by inadequate access to water or poor hygiene, the United Nations estimates. The failure of many people in many countries to wash their hands ...

Thank you for your Monday editorial, “Disposable gloves can’t overcome grimy habits.” Local public health wholly agrees that hand-washing is very important! There is a constant influx of inexperienced ...

Wife of Oyo Governor, Engr. Mrs Tamunominini Makinde on Thursday advocated proper and adequate hand washing to prevent the spread of diseases. She stated that clean hands as simple as washing hands ...

LONDON, Oct 15 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The failure of many people in many countries to wash their hands with soap - one of the cheapest and most effective health interventions - could hinder ...