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Water is health - the importance of hydration during illness and convalescence

Adequate hydration of the body plays a very important role in the healing and recovery process. During illness, the human body often loses more fluids than usual - through fever, sweating, vomiting or diarrhoea. Even simply lying in bed for a prolonged period of time increases the risk of dehydration, especially in older or weakened people. This is why it is so important for patients to have constant, unlimited access to drinking water - regardless of whether they are in a hospital, clinic, nursing home or other medical facility.

Counterintuitively, not everyone has the opportunity to purchase bottled water - some do not have the money, others have no one to bring it to them. For many people, long stays in medical facilities are a daily occurrence, and access to water should not be a luxury in such situations. This is why the installation of water dispensers in public and medical spaces is not only a practical, but a necessary solution.

Water dispensers in medical facilities

Modern water dispensers - especially those with contactless sensor actuation - ensure hygiene, safety and ease of use. Anyone can use them themselves, without the need for staff. Such devices minimise the risk of microbial transmission, which is particularly important in hospital and clinic environments.

Comfort for patients and staff

The benefits of the dispensers extend not only to patients, but also to medical staff. For doctors, nurses or paramedics, access to fresh water in the workplace means improved comfort, better wellbeing and less risk of dehydration during long hours on duty.

Introducing permanent access to drinking water is a simple gesture that can make a real difference to the health, comfort and quality of life of many people - both those who are being treated and those who are being treated.