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WHO Infection Prevention and Control Global Newsletter Summary

World Hand Hygiene Day 2025 Campaign Updates

The 2025 World Hand Hygiene Day campaign has been launched with a main poster and additional visuals available in multiple languages. It emphasizes hand hygiene and glove use for target groups like health workers, IPC professionals, managers, and patients. Upcoming webinars include one on April 8 to overview the campaign and another on May 5 to discuss IPC education. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage through the campaign webpage.

Global Infection Prevention and Control Situation

WHO is highlighting the importance of IPC to prevent healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. A webinar on February 26 will provide an overview of global IPC status and economic impacts, urging action and investment. Data shows IPC's role in health outcomes, with financial burden emphasized.

Health Emergencies and IPC/WASH Team

The team has deployed technical specialists to support mpox outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. New publications address monkeypox virus efficacy in laundry, IPC guidelines for limited-resource settings, and risk assessments. They have also released a global report on the WASH FIT tool, showing progress in improving water, sanitation, and hygiene in facilities, but challenges in financing continue.

Regional Updates from WHO

Indonesia is strengthening IPC through training programs, national guidelines for primary health care clinics, and monitoring evaluations. Efforts focus on equipping private clinics, improving hospital practices, and enhancing patient safety in a large health system.

Partner Initiatives and Collaborations

Recent updates include new webinars from EUCIC and EU-JAMRAI on environmental hygiene, an online course from SHEA on penicillin allergy management, and events like APIC's annual conference. CBIC offers certification in IPC leadership, and Canada has updated guidelines for Candida auris control.

Remembrance of Colleague

Dr. Karen Lee, a long-term IPC advocate since 1995, passed away in 2024. Her contributions, including work in Scotland and global initiatives, are remembered for advancing infection prevention.

This summary condenses key points from the newsletter, focusing on IPC priorities and events.