Specialized Medical hospital Mansoura University held today, Saturday, 17/5/2025, a special celebration of the International Day of hand hygiene, as part of its continuous efforts to enhance infection control practices and protect patients and healthcare workers, in the presence of Prof.Dr. Hazem Hakim, director of the hospital, Prof. Dr. Naha Al-Mashad, director of the central infection control department, and Prof.Dr. Heba Al-Dijla, deputy director of the The director of the central infection control department, Prof.Dr. Ghada al-qunaishi, vice dean of the Faculty of medicine for Environmental Affairs, Prof.Dr. Ensaf Bassam Youssef, head of the cardiovascular department, Prof.Dr. Ehab Abdul Khaliq, professor of Hepatology and gastroentrology, Dr. Ahmed Saeed, Deputy Director of the hospital, Dr. Samar Abdul Hamid, Deputy Director of the hospital, Dr. Fadi Sabry, head of the The quality department, Mrs. Reham Al-Alfi, the secretary of the hospital, and a large group of faculty members, nursing staff and hospital staff.

The ceremony focused on the importance of hand hygiene in reducing the spread of infection within health facilities, where awareness lectures and interactive presentations were presented to enhance the culture of hygiene among workers and patients.

World Handwashing Day is an opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of this simple habit in saving lives. By committing to washing hands regularly and in the right way, we can all contribute to reducing the spread of diseases and protecting ourselves and others

The Specialist Medical Hospital's celebration of World Handwashing Day reflects its firm commitment to promoting a culture of Hygiene and Prevention and is a role model for other health institutions.