Basic hand hygiene remains a challenge to the most vulnerable communities and residents of informal settlements six months since the coronavirus was declared a pandemic. In Nairobi’s informal settlements, hand washing is a challenge and social distancing is almost impossible. While well-wishers and corporates continue to donate hand washing stations, almost all households in those estates lack water and soap for basic hand washing. “Many of those who lack access to basic hand washing live in overcrowded, desperately poor conditions. Globally, two in five health care facilities do not have hand hygiene at points of care, according to the two UN agencies.

Source: The Star July 02, 2020 19:52 UTC