Bhopal, May 6 -- Marking World Hand Hygiene Day on Monday, health centres across the district educated citizens on proper handwashing techniques to help prevent infection and disease.
Healthcare institutions briefed patients and caregivers on the seven-step handwashing process and explained how clean hands can stop the spread of illnesses. Special focus was given to newborn care wards, where new mothers and their families were counselled on hygiene while caring for infants.
In the NRC, SNCU and PICU wards, parents of admitted children were advised on the importance of hand cleanliness, especially to protect vulnerable patients from potential infections.Health workers visited summer camps where they gave live demonstrations to teach childr...