Mr Suleiman Adamu on Thursday, urged Nigerians to practice the culture of hand washing with soap or ash at crucial times to prevent outbreak of preventable diseases.
According to him, hand washing with soap is guaranteed to be an affordable and effective way to help achieve health, well being and productivity.
“Promoting hand washing doesn’t just mean making sure people have access to hygiene facilities, such as hand washing stations, it means that these facilities must be utilised.
“It is a choice that everyone can make after using the toilets, before cooking, after changing baby diapers, after touching pets, after a handshake amongst others.”
“It is also reported that 15 per cent of patients globally develop one or more infections in hospitals, strengthening our healthcare systems through good hygiene can help keep patients safe.”
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