The Unseen Link: How Clean Water Access Strengthens the Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS
For decades, the world has battled HIV/AIDS with relentless determination, developing life-saving medications, expanding access to care, and building awareness through education. Millions are alive today because of it. But behind this global progress lies a quiet, often overlooked hero: clean water. Safe water and sanitation may not be the first things that come to […]
The Water Explorer’s Kit: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Kids About Water Purification
The Water Explorer’s Kit: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Kids About Water Purification Looking for a fun way to teach kids about the importance of clean water? Our “Water Explorer’s Kit” guide provides simple, hands-on activities that can be done at home or in the classroom. It’s a great way to make learning about water […]
Beat the Heat: Your Essential Guide to Hiker Hydration and Water Safety
Did you know three out of four people are already dehydrated before they even hit the trail? On a summer hike, the heat and sweat increase the risk even higher. And that crystal-clear mountain stream? It could hide parasites like Giardia, which sickens thousands of hikers every year. A dream hike can turn dangerous fast […]
How to Use Water Purification Tablets (Aquatabs Guide): A Complete Step-by-Step for Safe Drinking Water
The Importance of Safe Drinking Water Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right, yet billions of people around the world still rely on sources that are potentially contaminated. Unsafe water is a primary cause of preventable waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid, and dysentery, which are especially dangerous for children and vulnerable populations. […]
Your Guide to Water Safety & Preventing Waterborne Illness
Water is life. We drink it, cook with it, and clean with it every single day. We often take its safety for granted, but is the water we rely on always as safe as it looks? Unfortunately, clear water isn’t always clean water. Hidden dangers in the form of microscopic contaminants can pose significant health […]
Building a Safer Healthcare Environment Starts with Clean Hands
In healthcare, ensuring patient safety heavily relies on practices like healthcare hand hygiene and is essential for building trust and delivering quality healthcare. Among the complex procedures and technologies used today, effective hand hygiene stands out as a simple but profoundly impactful safety measure. While often viewed as basic, consistent practice is vital for clinical […]
Dengue in Europe: A Growing Concern Fuelled by Climate Change and Globalisation
Dengue fever, a viral infection historically confined to tropical and subtropical regions, is increasingly being reported across Europe. This concerning trend raises critical questions about the complex relationship between climate change, globalisation, and public health. At Kersia Healthcare, we recognise the importance of staying informed about emerging health threats and providing actionable advice to safeguard […]
Infection Prevention Training: Why It’s Key
Infection prevention isn’t just about policies and checklists—it’s about PEOPLE. Effective Infection Prevention Training is essential for every successful program. Well-trained staff and infection preventionists (IPs) work hand in hand. Why? Because even the best strategies fail without the right team to implement and sustain them. Comprehensive infection control training is essential for the following […]
Hand hygiene, Infection Prevention & Water Hygiene
This year on World Hand Hygiene Day, we delve into the relationship between Infection Prevention Control (IPC) and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH)
Malnutrition – A worldwide Crisis
The 2021 global report on food crises has shown the worsening of food insecurity worldwide. Of the 55 countries highlighted with food crises, 10 countries are in crisis where households have high or above average acute malnutrition and require urgent supplies.