The World Health Organization(WHO)

Soapy and the World Health Organization: Advancing Global Hand Hygiene Standards

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the leading international authority on public health, dedicated to improving global well-being and preventing disease outbreaks. One of its core missions is to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) through better hygiene, infection control, and education.

At the heart of WHO’s infection prevention strategy is hand hygiene — recognized as the single most effective measure to stop the spread of harmful microorganisms in healthcare and community settings.

WHO’s Hand Hygiene Framework

The WHO launched its global campaign, “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands,” to promote awareness and improve hand hygiene compliance across hospitals and clinics worldwide. This initiative introduced the now-famous “5 Moments for Hand Hygiene” — critical points when healthcare professionals should clean their hands to protect patients and themselves:

1. Before touching a patient

2. Before clean/aseptic procedures

3. After exposure to body fluids

4. After touching a patient

5. After touching the patient’s surroundings

WHO also provides detailed technical guidance on handwashing technique, soap and sanitizer quality, facility design, and training programs — all built to create a sustainable culture of hygiene and safety.

How Soapy Supports WHO’s Mission

Soapy shares WHO’s vision of preventing infections through smart, consistent, and evidence-based hygiene practices. Our patented technologies — including the SoapyPro Hand Hygiene System and Soapy Wisdom Platform — are designed to help healthcare facilities implement and sustain WHO-compliant standards effortlessly.

Here’s how Soapy aligns with WHO’s hand hygiene principles:

• Technique Verification: Soapy’s AI-powered systems analyze handwashing gestures in real time, ensuring users follow WHO’s recommended steps for full coverage and duration.

• Education and Training: Built-in visual guidance transforms every wash into a mini training session, reinforcing proper technique across staff levels.

• Monitoring and Feedback: Automated compliance tracking replaces unreliable manual observation, providing actionable insights for infection control teams.

• Accessibility and Efficiency: Each wash cycle dispenses the exact amount of soap and water needed for optimal cleaning — supporting WHO’s focus on resource sustainability.

By combining WHO’s evidence-based framework with Soapy’s innovation, healthcare institutions can turn guidelines into measurable results — higher compliance, fewer infections, and improved patient safety.