[Ep 2] Ignaz Semmelweis -“The Saviour of Mothers” [Public Health Influencers]

Semmelweis was a Hungarian physician who proved that washing hands can save the lives of mothers. However, his attempts to change existing ideas and processes were unsuccessful. Today, handwashing is recognised as one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections and a cornerstone of infection control.
#publichealth #medicalhistory #infectioncontrol #handwashing
REFERENCES
1. Best M and Neuhauser D: Ignaz Semmelweis and the birth of infection control: Qual Saf Health Care 2004;13:233-234. doi: 10.1136/qshc.2004.010918
2. Pittet Didier, Allegranzi Benedetta. Preventing sepsis in healthcare - 200 years after the birth of Ignaz Semmelweis. Euro Surveill. 2018;23(18):pii=18-00222.
Created by: Dr Ranil Appuhamy
Narrated by: James Clark
Creative Assistance: Neha
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