Nearly three billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been given worldwide by the middle of June this year, in six months since vaccination programmes started. In the richer western countries, which secured the majority of available...
Hand hygiene is one of the pillars of infection control. It was recognised as far back as the nineteenth century as essential to prevent spread of infections in hospitals – even before it was understood that...
The middle of April has brought an unwanted milestone with the World Health Organization (WHO) announcing that there have now been one million coronavirus deaths in Europe. As summer approaches there, bringing with it hopes of...
On 11 January 2020, health authorities in China reported that a 61-year-old man from Wuhan had died from a new type of coronavirus. Many feared an outbreak similar to that of SARS in 2002, including government advisors....
Let’s talk about periods. It’s 2021 and gender equality is a relatively hot topic, but that sentence is still something that makes people feel uncomfortable. The subject of menstruation is still something that is considered taboo...
When you think about it, confidence can be a rather fragile notion and the global pandemic has affected everyone’s in so many ways. If you were able to take someone from 2019 and then suddenly drop...
Washing hands with soap and water is recognised as the most effective way to clean hands of dirt and infectious microorganisms. In healthcare settings it has been regarded as one of the most important components of...
The stark reality of life under COVID-19 is finally dawning on most of us. The disease is here to stay until a vaccine is found. Continuing its relentless surge around the planet, it has sent billions...
The World Health Organization (WHO) and International Labour Organization (ILO) have issued guidelines on how workplaces can be re-opened safely after COVID-19 lockdowns are eased around the world. They recommended that detailed plans are drawn up...
Every year, 15 October is celebrated as Global Handwashing Day, led by WHO and UNICEF, to promote awareness of the importance of handwashing with soap to help prevent the spread of infections, reduce sickness and save...