October 15 – Global Handwashing Day

  A World Handwashing Day message from Bir Adım Sağlık:

Against “Frankenstein” and other respiratory infections, the simplest and most effective shield is hand hygiene.

Bir Adım Sağlık, a public health innovation, is marking October 15, Global Handwashing Day by reminding everyone of the critical role of hand hygiene. At a time when the variant popularly referred to as “Frankenstein,” a new subtype of COVID-19, is in the spotlight, Bir Adım Sağlık emphasizes that proper handwashing habits can significantly reduce the spread of respiratory infections.

As a public health innovation created to promote a preventive healthcare approach, Bir Adım Sağlık is bringing the critical role of hand hygiene back into focus on October 15, Global Handwashing Day. At a time when the variant popularly known as “Frankenstein,” a new subtype of COVID-19, is in the spotlight, Bir Adım Sağlık notes that proper handwashing habits can significantly reduce the spread of respiratory infections, and emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis, testing, and personal protective measures for at-risk groups.

Bir Adım Sağlık also underlines that the new variant may begin with a burning sensation in the throat and hoarseness, and may progress with high fever, fatigue, muscle aches, or diarrhea, stressing that symptoms should be monitored carefully and medical advice sought when necessary.

Calling for greater public awareness on World Handwashing Day, Bir Adım Sağlık General Manager Ayşe Şengel said: “Handwashing is a primary preventive measure, and hand hygiene must be maintained diligently in daily life. Fighting diseases is possible not only through treatment, but also through prevention. Simple behaviors such as washing hands, staying home when sick, and following mask–distance–hygiene rules protect the entire community. Health is not one person’s breath, but a society’s shared breath.”

Bir Adım Sağlık supports citizens in chronic disease care processes with comprehensive services such as at-home doctor visits, nursing support, and chronic disease monitoring. Especially for older adults and people with chronic conditions, home healthcare services make regular check-ups easier and enable diseases to be detected at an early stage.

About Bir Adım Sağlık

Founded in 2021 under the Pozitera Group of Companies, Bir Adım Sağlık is an innovative healthcare initiative that brings home healthcare services into individuals’ living spaces with ethical principles, legal assurance, and a holistic approach.

Operating with a license from the Ministry of Health, Bir Adım Sağlık provides a wide range of public health services—from preventive and protective care to supportive processes. Aiming to professionally accompany people of all ages on their health journey, the organization seeks to expand its service network across Türkiye and internationally through its expert team, digital infrastructure, and sustainable health vision.