Gloves in Healthcare – Are We Getting It Wrong?

On May 27, 2025, healthcare professionals from across the region participated in a free CPD-accredited masterclass exploring a critical but often underestimated topic in infection prevention: glove use in clinical environments.

A Masterclass in Safer Practice

Hosted on Microsoft Teams and delivered by global experts through the Aesculap Academy, the medical education division of the B. Braun Group, this session provided evidence-based education on when glove use enhances patient and staff safety — and when it may do more harm than good.

Key Learning Points

✔️ When Gloves Protect – and When They Don’t
The session clarified common assumptions, including overuse and inappropriate glove choices that can increase the risk of contamination.

✔️ Misconceptions and Misuse in Healthcare
Experts discussed real-world scenarios where glove misuse has contributed to infection transmission, highlighting the importance of protocol adherence.

✔️ Evidence-Based Hand Hygiene Practices
The masterclass reinforced the primacy of hand hygiene and provided practical frameworks for integrating glove use into broader infection control measures.

Expert Panel

Participants benefited from the insights of three experienced healthcare professionals:

• Dr. Tari Papavarnavas

• Claudia Haarhoff

• Sr. Briette du Toit Ludick

Each speaker brought forward valuable clinical experiences, challenging outdated habits and advocating for safer, smarter glove use.

Promoting Safer Healthcare in Mauritius

By encouraging participation in internationally led training initiatives, Medtech Mauritius continues to support the advancement of infection prevention standards in local healthcare settings. Events like this empower professionals with the knowledge needed to align everyday practice with global safety benchmarks.