December 5th: How Much does Poor Hygiene Cost?
A new study has found that annual net costs to India from not handwashing are estimated at US$23 billion and to China at US$12 billion. Expected net returns to national behaviour change handwashing programmes would be US$ 5.6 billion (3.4-8.6) for India at US$ 23 (16-35) per disability adj
Nov 25th Salmonella concerns over bagged salad leaves
A new study shows that broken leaves in bags of prepared salad may increase risks of salmonella.
Nov 2nd: New evidence debunks the mythical “Five Second Rule” - but cross-contamination of bacteria from kitchen work surfaces is more risky?
The “Five Second Rule” – that it takes about 5 seconds for dropped food to become contaminated – has been much discussed this summer, but the much greater risk from dropping foods onto kitchen work surfaces (or handling food with contaminated hands) have been largely ignored
Nov 1st: Peer education on spread of infection and antibiotic resistance
These peer education resources from the e-bug team are designed for school aged children to teach their peers about microbes, the spread of infection, hygiene and antibiotic resistance.
Oct 16th: Breaking the chain of infection - Preventing spread of infections in home and everyday life
To mark the theme of International Infection Prevention week (Oct 16-22) "Breaking the Chain of Infection" IFH has produced a simple learning resource to explain it. We believe IIPW is a great "not to be missed" opportunity to get this simple concept
