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Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Africa Up to $3.6bn, UN Warns
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda could cost Africa as much as $3.6bn and lead to the loss of 328,000 jobs if it spreads further across the region, the UN has warned. The outbreak has infected 1,307 people and killed 377 in DR Congo since it was declared on 15 […]
France Reports First Ebola Case In Doctor Returning From DRC Mission
French health authorities confirmed on June 24 the first case of Ebola virus disease in the country. The patient, a physician who had returned from a humanitarian mission in one of the Ebola-affected areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), was immediately isolated and admitted to a specialized healthcare facility. The patient is […]
India: H5N1 Reported in Five Kozhikode Local Bodies; Culling To Follow
H5N1 has been reported in five local bodies in Kozhikode district, with culling operations set to follow, according to PTI and local media reports published on March 18 and 19. The affected areas were named as Panangad, Olavanna, Kakkodi and Perumanna panchayats, along with Nallalam under Kozhikode Corporation. PTI, as carried by ThePrint, said laboratory […]
India: Kerala To Cull 5,961 Birds in Alappuzha After Bird Flu Confirmation
The cull order in Alappuzha district follows reported H5N1 confirmation in Muhamma and will cover a 1-km radius around the outbreak center. Kerala authorities will cull 5,961 domestic birds in Muhamma in Alappuzha district after avian influenza was confirmed there, according to a PTI report. The report said the Animal Husbandry Department had deployed rapid […]
UK Meningitis Outbreak Cases Climb to 27, 2 Deaths Reported
The UK Health Security Agency said on March 19 that it is investigating an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in Kent that, as of March 18, was linked to 27 cases: 15 confirmed and 12 additional linked cases that have not all been laboratory confirmed. The agency said two people have died. The two deaths […]
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HandwashingForLife®
Handwashing For Life® prioritizes risk management and welcomes Dr. Donald W. Schaffner to the Board.
For 27 years, Handwashing For Life has been dedicated to overcoming underwashing and helping operators avoid foodborne outbreaks. Transforming myths into evidence-based interventions has revealed two key insights: brand protection is the primary reason for investing in handwashing, and although kitchen staff are well-trained, they often lack motivation to wash their hands frequently. Clear expectations […]
The SaniOnce Handwash Protocol Advances To GLCFP Scrutiny
The benefits of research-driven advances in handwashing, traditionally take considerable time to reach the nation’s restaurants. This May 12th meeting in Oak Park, Michigan attempts to be a game-changer with an early immersion into the rigors of FDA codification. The SaniOnce handwash protocol has been thoroughly tested by an independent laboratory. It offers considerable advantages […]
The Case For Naming Handwash Options
Since science has proven that operators have choices in their handwashing protocols, naming those alternatives helps communication, improves memorability, promotes ownership, increases its motivational value and converts the complex into common sense. These proposed names recognize industry practices and evidence-based options. Any hand treatment is expected to have an effect, though effectiveness varies. The references […]
New Handwashing for Life® Risk Study Explores Norovirus & Handwashing Frequency
Using Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment (QMRA) to set Science-Based Handwashing Standards Background: Handwashing protocols in Foodservice are intuitively based on risk – “I don’t want to be tomorrow’s headline!” This is tempered by factors that influence profitability, like labor and direct costs. Operations personnel are under constant pressure for productivity gains, creating a downward influence on […]
Hand Antiseptic Use During Emergency Situations Inhibiting Hand Wash Water
CFP 2025 Submissions on Handwashing Issue to Consider: Hand hygiene is a critical step in fighting disease, especially foodborne pathogens. In food handling settings, washing hands with soap and water is the required primary method for performing hand hygiene. In other settings, such as healthcare, alcohol-based hand sanitizers (aka hand antiseptics) are the preferred method […]
