Episode 37 - Diamantis Plachouras - All (Clean) Hands on Deck

<p>It&#39;s 5 May and we mark today the World Hand Hygiene Day.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Hand hygiene or simply - hand washing is one of the simplest, yet most important and effective measure to lower the chances of catching or spreading infectious diseases in public spaces and in healthcare settings!</p> <p><br></p> <p>We asked ECDC&#39;s expert in Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections - Diamantis Plachouras to tell us a bit more about the matter - so wash your hands, put your headphones or speakers on, and listen in!</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more on hand hygiene, visit our World #HandHygieneDay dedicated page ⁠<a href="bit.ly/HandHygieneDay2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here⁠</a>.</p> <p>For general information about ECDC, please visit <a href="https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/">⁠⁠ecdc.europa.eu⁠⁠</a>, or follow us on <a href="https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/about-ecdc/media-centre/ecdc-social-media">⁠⁠social media⁠⁠</a>.</p>