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It might be gloves. It's always hand hygiene.

Title or slogan
It might be gloves. It's always hand hygiene.
Publication Year
2025
Leading Institution
World Health Organization (WHO)
Source
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hand-hygiene-day/2025
Country/Countries
International
Original language
English
Available Language(s)
English
French
Spanish
Arabic
Chinese
Russian
Campaign link
https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-hand-hygiene-day/2025
Objective(s)
Promote optimal hand hygiene practices (using the appropriate technique and according to the WHO 5 Moments) and the times for appropriate glove use within the health care workflow.
Promote inclusion of hand hygiene within national IPC strategies, as well as standard operating procedures (SOPs) at facility level, according to the recommendations of the WHO global action plan and monitoring framework 2024-2030.
Raise awareness of the environmental and climate impact of gloves on waste generation and management, especially when used unnecessarily.
Target audience
Healthcare professionals
Health management professionals
Infection prevention specialists
Patients
Campaign Scope
International
Communication Channels Used
websites/blogs
Social Media
Social Media Used
YouTube
Facebook
X (Twitter)
Instagram
Campaign Material(s)
modifiable posters
badges
slides
backgound images for zoom
webinars
Videos
Posters
Key messages
Gloves do not replace the need for proper hand hygiene.
Hand hygiene must be performed even when gloves are used.
Excessive glove use increases healthcare waste and impacts the environment.
Hand hygiene compliance monitoring should be a national indicator by 2026
Campaign Focus
Human health
Campaign Setting
Online
Healthcare facilities
Community
Use of Scientific Evidence
Implicit Evidence-Based Messaging
Visual and Symbolic Elements
Hands
Educational model applied
Transmissive
Content Complexity Level
Intermediate
Content accessibility
Yes
Diversity and Inclusion
Yes
Diversity and Inclusion
Multilingual
Involvement of Vulnerable Groups
No
Cultural Sensitivity and Contextualization
No
Continuity strategy
One-off campaign
Events
5 May
Campaign Start Month
5
Campaign Start Year
2025
Campaign End Month
5
Campaign End Year
2025
Replicability
Yes
Content usage license
Free
Campaign Status
Inactive with live site
Funding details not disclosed.
Accessible formats for hearing impaired users not provided
Accessible formats for visually impaired users not provided
A central campaign hub or website can improve discoverability and consistency.
Clear, concise key message summaries may help reduce misinterpretation.
Collecting feedback (e.g., through short surveys) can inform future efforts.
Consistency in tone, slogans, and design may strengthen campaign recognition.
In-person events (e.g., school days, fairs) may enhance visibility and local engagement.
Including links to scientific sources may enhance transparency
Multilingual materials may reach more diverse communities.
Pre-prepared toolkits for specific audiences (e.g., teachers, GPs, NGOs) may boost adoption.
Using plain language and visual aids can support health literacy.
Evaluation Absence Bias
Not found measurable outcomes or evaluation plan
Accessibility
Call to Action
Clear messaging
Community participation
Dedicated website or online portal
Easy to locate materials
FAQs
Global and high-level reach
In-person events may enhance visibility and local engagement
Multilingual Accessibility
Use of scientific evidence