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The Global Handwashing Partnership's annual campaign day on October 15 highlights the importance of hand washing as an effective and inexpensive measure for preventing infection. On this day, the central role of hand hygiene in preventing and controlling infections is highlighted.

HARTMANN has participated in the ICPIC Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, from 16-19 September 2025. The symposium recordings & posters are now available!

Every year, September 17 is dedicated to quality and safety in healthcare. On this date, the entire world celebrates World Patient Safety Day. This year’s motto is “Safe care for every newborn and every child.”

We keep you up to date on infection prevention and control issues through our symposia and events that we host. Find out more here!

In the health sector, in addition to the paramount goal of patient safety, environmental protection has also become a central issue. Sustainability in the health sector includes, among other things, the optimisation of processes, the efficient use of resources, or waste management. Find out more about sustainability in the health sector.

Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDRO) pose a significant threat in healthcare facilities. Learn about MDRO bacteria such as MRSA, VRE, and MDRGN, their difficulty to treat, and the importance of hygiene measures in preventing transmission.

Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections, including antibiotic-associated diarrhoea and pseudomembranous colitis. Find out how to prevent transmission through enhanced hygiene measures.

The coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has been spreading globally since 2019, causing the COVID-19 disease. Learn about non-pharmaceutical measures, symptoms, vaccines, and the need for regular adaptations due to viral mutations.

Healthcare-associated infections also commonly known as nosocomial infections are infections that are acquired during treatment in hospitals and other medical facilities. Learn more about nosocomial infections and the most important measures to prevent them.

Action days are held annually to raise awareness of the special importance of cleaning and disinfecting hands and surfaces in the healthcare sector and to highlight the consequences of sepsis or antibiotic resistance

The monkeypox virus was discovered in monkeys as early as 1958 and has been spreading to humans in Central and West Africa since 1970. Reports from non-endemic countries have so far been rare but could be facilitated in the future due to the decreasing global population...

We are happy to answer your questions about our products, application and compatibility. Our advice covers all topics around disinfection, hygiene and infection control.

Stay updated on hygiene and infection protection with our comprehensive DISINFACTS periodical. Explore new recommendations, regulations, studies, products, and expert knowledge on diseases and active ingredients. Register now for the online package.

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