Hand washing is effective in preventing the transmission of germs and other organisms. This was stated by the World Health Organization Western Pacific Regional Office in 2003.
One must wash the hands after using the toilet, after wiping the nose, before eating, before preparing food.
Hand washing is best done with soap and running water. If water is not immediately available you can use a 70% alcohol based solution. However, try to wash your hands using running water and soap as soon as possible. Alcohol will not effectively clean your hands.
Dry your hands thoroughly after washing because damp hands collect germs and cause them to spread.
