It is estimated that at any one time, more than 1.4 million people worldwide are suffering from infections acquired in hospitals. This is a serious threat to public health, especially considering multi- drug or antibiotic-resistant organisms are on the rise. In today’s show, we look at why our hand hygiene is the single most effective method in reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals.

<p>It is estimated that at any one time, <a href="https://www.who.int/patientsafety/solutions/patientsafety/PS-Solution9.pdf?ua=1">more than 1.4 million</a> people worldwide are suffering from infections acquired in hospitals. This is a serious threat to public health, especially considering multi- drug or antibiotic-resistant organisms are on the rise. In today&rsquo;s show, we look at why our hand hygiene is the single most effective method in reducing the transmission of infections in hospitals.</p>

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