Prevent deadly germs, wash your hands

23 June 2008

The Gauteng Department of Health will host a hand washing competition to encourage health workers to constantly protect themselves as well as patients from infectious diseases.

The competition marks the end of hand washing campaign that has been continuing in health institutions around the province since last year November.

Through this campaign which is considered as the effective way of preventing the spread of contagious diseases, the department is aiming at minimising unnecessary infections.

The institutions that have come up with innovative ways of washing hands will be awarded. The first prize is R50 000 worth of equipment, second prize is R25 000 and the third prize winners will walk away with R15 000.

The media is invited to attend.

.Details of the competition are as follows:

Date: 24 June 2008
Time: 8.30am
Venue: Turffontein Racecourse Conference Centre

Enquiries: Zanele Mngadi at 082 330 1148 or Phumelele Kaunda on 082 334 9851

RSVP Patricia Mokoena - 082 924 8800

Issued by the Gauteng Department of Health