Tag: hospital infection control
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Infection Prevention and Control in Cameroon OB-GYN: Practices in a Referral Hospital
Overview Maternal health outcomes are closely linked to the level of infection prevention and control (IPC) in obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) departments. In Cameroon, as in many low- and middle-income countries, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and unsafe obstetric practices contribute to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. This article highlights current knowledge and practices related to…
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West Bank Hospitals Grapple with Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
Growing Threat of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in West Bank Hospitals Hospitals across the West Bank are facing a troubling new normal: higher rates of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria. As health systems strive to protect patients, clinicians, administrators, and public health officials are collaborating to contain the spread, improve treatment outcomes, and preserve the effectiveness…