World Hand Hygiene Day May 5^th 2025- Considerationss for the use of disposable medical gloves in terms of infection prevention and sustainability

 In 2009, the WHO launched the World Hand Hygiene Day, which is since then held annually on May 5^th. The date symbolizes the five fingers of both hands. This year’s campaign carries the slogan: "It might be gloves. It’s always hand hygiene." The core message is a call to adhere to the five moments of hand hygiene in medical and care settings — i. e., identifying specific situations where hand disinfection or the use of (disposable) medical gloves is indicated. This year, special attention is being paid to the use of (disposable) medical gloves, taking into account possible contraindications for infection prevention and the impact on climate and environment.

(Article in German)