1. POSTER MAKER Save Lives by Supporting the 5th of May campaign
Create your own version of the
5th of May campaign posters to print,
post and share with your friends to
spread awareness for the campaign

2. A Message From Professor Didier Pittet
Every year health care-associated infections affect hundreds of millions of patients around the globe; people die or are considerably affected by severe infections acquired during patient care, including many that are resistant to antibiotics.
Most of infections can be avoidable.
By cleaning their hands, health-care workers can help prevent such infections and contribute to reducing the global burden.
Each year on the 5th of May, we run the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands WHO's global annual call to action to raise awareness of hand hygiene.
Today, you can be part of this global campaign in an easy and interactive way.
Simply create your own version of the 5th of May posters , print it and use it in your facilities.
You can also share it on Social Media to pledge your support and raise awareness for the cause.
It will only take 5 minutes to do and will impact the lives of millions of people all around the world.
I thank you for taking part.
Warmest wishes
Professor Didier Pittet Director, Infection Control Programme & WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety
The University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine
Switzerland

3. Step 1: Take Your Photo TAKING YOUR PHOTO
Stand in front of a dark background
Ask a friend to take a photo in a portrait layout

4. INSERTING AND PLACING YOUR IMAGE
Step 2: Create Your Poster
INSERTING AND PLACING YOUR IMAGE
To add your image onto the poster, select insert image and
choose your photograph
Then click on your photo, right click and
select SEND TO BACK

5. Step 3: Promote The Campaign
SHARE SOCIALLY
Choose FILE and then EXPORT to save your image as a picture
and then share on all the Social Media
Make sure to use the following #Hashtags
#HandHygiene #InfectionPrevention #HealthForAll
Or share it simply on

11. For more information on the 2019 campaign visit:
For more information how to share your picture visit: