Gleneagles Hospitals sets record for Most people sanitising their hands simultaneously

From its inception on June 21, 2023, the Clean Hands Save Lives campaign—which was designed to address the alarming fall in hand hygiene practices—became a citywide movement that engaged with 55 schools and educated over 80,000+ children on the importance of hand hygiene practises. The initiative, which took place outside of pandemic scenarios and was organised in association with Rotary Bengaluru Gnanakshi Club and Rotary District 3191, attempted to establish in children the habit of routine hand washing and sanitization.

This achievement was preceded by 21 Assembly Sessions, involving 6 steps of hand hygiene, 100 volunteers, and the active participation of 55 schools, 5,000+ teachers, and 80,000+ students, along with the support of 1,25,000+ parents. The campaign emerged as a transformative movement, educating the youth on essential hand hygiene practices and establishing a powerful connection with the community.

Dr Prem Kumar Nair, Group CEO of IHH Healthcare, said, “This is more than a massive record- setting endeavour. We are here to send a powerful message to the world about the importance of hand hygiene in our daily lives. As a global healthcare network, IHH aspires to Care. Through public outreach campaigns such as Clean Hands Save Lives, we contribute actively to the health and well-being of our community, doing our part to build a healthier world, one hand at a time."

Anurag Yadav, Chief Executive Officer, IHH Healthcare India, expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, "Clean Hands Save Lives" campaign by Gleneagles Hospital is more than just a project. This leading effort shows our solid business values and skill in healthcare and also leads the way to a safer, more secure future for all.