Hygiene Council

Making Hygiene Matter

The Global Hygiene Council (GHC) is committed to driving worldwide behaviour change in hygiene practices to reduce the burden of common infectious diseases.

We are a global organisation with local roots. We work with leading experts to influence global health policy whilst developing educational hygiene resources for local communities.

Why is Hygiene Important to Us?

We believe that hygiene is the foundation of a healthier society. Incorporating effective hygiene practices into our everyday lives can prevent the spread of harmful germs, helping to protect us all from infectious diseases.

Through our work, we strive to play a meaningful role in improving the uptake of positive hygiene habits.

Our Goals

Hygiene education for all

We believe that knowing how to protect ourselves and others from infections through effective hygiene practices should be universal. We strive to advance hygiene education that will lead to better infection control outcomes for all.

Influencing health policy

We advocate for home and community hygiene initiatives to be included in global and national infection prevention plans and public health policies. Hygiene should be recognised as the first line of defence against the spread of infections.

Protecting health

We strive to reinforce the role of hygiene as a vital health intervention to protect against infectious diseases and emerging health threats. Hygiene should be utilised alongside other public health measures, such as investment in new antibiotics, vaccines and antimicrobial stewardship.

Support Global Handwashing Day on the 15th of October to help raise awareness on the importance of handwashing.

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