You might have heard the phrase "It takes a village." As we are becoming more concerned about our #environmental actions, we all need to step up to create change. We are proud to announce the release of our first annual #ESG report. Read it here: https://t.co/uGg2TmA0Mm
You might have heard the phrase "It takes a village." As we are becoming more concerned about our #environmental actions, we all need to step up to create change. We are proud to announce the release of our first annual #ESG report. Read it here: https://t.co/uGg2TmA0Mm
Today, the Emergency Committee on #mpox met and advised me that in its view, the situation constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. I have accepted that advice.
@WHO is on the ground, working with the affected countries, and others at risk, through our country and regional offices, as well as with partners including the @AfricaCDC, NGOs, civil society and more.
"#COVID19 is still very much with us. The virus is circulating in all countries.
Governments need to provide their populations with the tools to protect themselves
As individuals it is important to take measures to reduce risk of infection & severe disease."
- @mvankerkhove
Tomorrow is International Women's Day and we'd like to commemorate our President and CEO Rosemary Swanek, and her hard-earned accomplishments.
Despite her passion for clean hands, she is never afraid to get them dirty!
#InternationalWomensDay2024
@pat_health@HamHealthSci Not surprised. People need training in ethics.
@HamHealthSci was also one of the many hospitals who out and out copied our sanitizing station designs instead of purchasing them.
Simply a lack of respect.
When the pandemic hit, every public place set up hand sanitizer stations of some sort. Only ours are still standing.
Building for the future means building to last!
Tagg Clean-Hands® Sanitizing Stations are made in Canada!
#handhygiene#infectionprevention#healthcare#covid19
An informed public is the foundation of a functioning democracy.
My tweets have gotten longer as the #Greenbelt scandal has come to light, mostly because there is so much to talk about.
But also because I have always seen this platform, even in its changing form, as a mechanism to provide a window into good urbanism, municipal policy and governance, and the foundations of a liveable future (yes all of that usually leads to a lot of tweeting about bikes and affordable housing).
I’ve spent over 25 years advocating for the greenbelt, involved in research and policy development, and touting it on the world stage as foundational to our sustainable future. As Chief Planner I played a role in expanding it significantly through the inclusion of Urban River Valleys. The Greenbelt has made us the envy of the world. It’s something we’ve gotten right. We’ve linked it to policies focused on building housing in existing built up areas, intensification, transit expansion, access to nature, a safe and sustainable food and water supply, and creating complete communities.
The idea that a reckless, self-interested government can destroy it in a term or two is beyond comprehension to me. That they have done this using “deception” - the Integrity Commissioners words, is beyond the pale. That they have hid behind our truly devastating housing crisis, despite the Auditor General making it clear that “a shortage of land is not driving the housing crisis” is also beyond the pale.
But this is happening. And we need to get real about the fact that it is happening. Because the damage to our farmland, our regional centres, the impact on our commutes as a result of another layer of regional sprawl, and the distraction from building housing that we desperately need - it might just take us to our breaking point.
Happy #WorldHandHygieneDay everybody. Key messages:
• #handhygiene works and reduces #hcai and #amr
• think about technique - coverage is key
• look after your hands (moisturise often)
• be a positive role model for others
• and finally…do you really need those gloves?!
Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay!
Did you know that, as per a @WHO 2019 survey, only 16% of healthcare facilities met all minimum requirements for IPC programs (none in LICs)?
#HandHygiene is CRITICAL to maintaining patient and staff safety, and we can all play our part!