The Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1000 people, prompting the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a worldwide public health concern.

According to World Health Organisation guidelines, hand hygiene is the most important measure to avoid the transmission of harmful germs and prevent health care-associated infections.

The supplies of Betadine Surgical Scrub and Betadine Scalp & Skin Cleanser donated by Mundipharma are medicated soaps containing povidone iodine, a well-known antiviral, to provide hand disinfection even in areas without access to clean running water.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/anti-viral-hand-washes-be-donated-ebola-centres