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According to the World Health organization, most health care associated infections are preventable through good hand hygiene. So you should wash your hands regularly and always after going to the toilet and before you eat. Washing your hand properly involves a number of steps.

You should always wash your hands after going to the toilet and before you eat.
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Step 1
Wet your hands for 5 seconds then turn off the tap to save water

Step 2
Apply soap

Step 3
Rub palms for 5 seconds

Step 4
Rub fingers for 5 seconds

Step 5
Scrub your fingernails for 5 seconds on each hand

Step 6
Rub the back of your hands

Step 7
Wash each of your thumbs
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Step 8
Wash both wrists

Step 9
Turn on tap with your elbow or a towel and rinse off the soap

Step 10
Turn off the tap with a towel or elbow

Step 11
Dry your hands
