Wash your hands after using the toilet? It’s crazy how simple and effective it is when you have water to do it.
Regular hand washing is one of the best ways to kill germs, avoid getting sick, and prevent the spread of germs to others. Too many people cannot wash them, for lack of sufficient water, of the means to obtain it, or knowledge too.
Some forms of gastrointestinal and respiratory infections can lead to serious complications, especially in young children, the elderly, or people with weakened immune systems. This is why hand washing prevents the spread of disease. Indeed, many infectious and contagious diseases can be transmitted from one person to another through contaminated hands. These illnesses include gastrointestinal infections, such as salmonellosis, and respiratory infections, such as the flu, colds, and coronavirus (COVID-19). Washing your hands properly with water (when available) and soap will prevent the spread of germs, bacteria and viruses that cause these illnesses.
Alex Wettstein – Fair Future Foundation medico-social camp in East Sumba – Rumah Kambera, Lambanapu – the 8th of February 2023
