World Hand Hygiene Day 2026: why healthcare hand hygiene training still matters

World Hand Hygiene Day is a reminder that clean hands save lives, but healthcare workers need more than posters. They need practical, repeated training in when and how to wash or sanitise their hands.
It’s Show Time in Sydney

At the Easter Show, one minute you’re patting an farm animal and the next you’re eating a dagwood. That is exactly why good handwashing matters – because germs are real even when they are completely invisible.
New study reveals alarming hand hygiene gaps in hospitals

Nearly half of hospital toilet users aren’t washing their hands, according to a UK-Danish study – highlighting the urgent need for smarter, more engaging hygiene training like GlitterBug’s visual feedback tools.
Great work from a young scientist

We received an amazing GlitterBug science report from a Grade 5 student who clearly understands the scientific method. We think you’ll love it too,
UV LED Shortages – Rapid antigen tests to blame?

We’re struggling to get reliable stock of the UV flashlights and we think we know why.
The Swiss cheese model of virus prevention

No single defence against infection is perfect. They all have some area of failure, like the holes in a slice of Swiss cheese. That’s why multiple layers of defence are required.
How soap kills the coronavirus

You have been told that it’s really important to wash your hands for 20 seconds, but this video explains why this is so important.
How to effectively wash your hands (and not do a crappy job)
Almost Half of Children Not Using Proper Hand Hygiene at School

A new survey has revealed that almost half of children aged five to 10 years old are not practising proper hand hygiene by using soap when washing their hands at school.
The Ultimate COVID-19 Cafe Checklist

Cafes and restaurants need to take extra care to ensure staff and customers are protected from COVID-19. We have compiled a dozen different checklists into the Ultimate COVID-19 Cafe Checklist to help ensure you are doing everything possible to stop the spread of COVID-19.