Global Handwashing Day

In this whitepaper three scientists present a strategic model to change hand hygiene behavior. The model includes the components of system change, education, reminders and feedback to result in cultural change. This model can be relevant regardless of it being implemented in, for example, hospitals, food processing, kindergartens or at home.

• Handwashing can reduce diarrheal diseases by 30%.
  
  
• Handwashing can reduce acute respiratory infections by 20%.
  
  
• Hand hygiene is protective against healthcare-associated infections and reduces the spread of  antimicrobial resistance.

We are an active partner to Global Handwashing Partnership who works to save children’s lives and improve health by promoting handwashing with soap. These days, we realize more than ever that washing hands can help you prevent from getting infections and even save lives.

This year’s theme is ‘Why are clean hands still important?’ and on the Global Handwashing Partnership site you will find lots of insights, tips and links to more information about effective handwashing.

Essity and its brand Tork are advocates for hand hygiene in the critical moments as determined by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Good hand hygiene has a big influence on health and well-being of our loved ones for everyone. We aim to inform people about the critical moments of handwashing and proper handwashing methods with water and soap, preventing over-use of disinfectants, sanitizers and handwashing when this is not needed