Tag: IPC
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Africa CDC Boosts Ethiopia’s Marburg Outbreak Response
Marburg outbreak confirmed in Jinka, Ethiopia The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has confirmed a Marburg virus disease (MVD) case in Jinka, located in the Southern Region of Ethiopia. The development marks a critical moment for the country’s public health system and prompts rapid, coordinated action to contain the virus, protect…
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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…
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Rising Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria in West Bank Hospitals
Overview: A Growing Threat in West Bank Hospitals Healthcare facilities across the West Bank are reporting higher-than-expected levels of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, raising concerns about patient safety, treatment options, and infection control. MDR bacteria resist multiple antibiotics, making common infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of complications, longer hospital stays, and higher healthcare…
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Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges: Highlights from National Infection Control Week 2025
National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps in Care National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who bridge the gap between policy and practice to keep patients, staff, and visitors safe. Across Manitoba, Winnipeg, and the broader Prairies, infection control practitioners (ICPs) and their teams are turning knowledge into action—continuously…
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National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges in Canadian Healthcare
National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the people who turn policy into practice across Canadian hospitals and long-term care facilities. From infection control practitioners to team leaders and coordinators, the week honors the essential work of those who prevent infections, protect patients, staff,…
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National Infection Control Week 2025: Bridging Gaps, Building Bridges in Health Care
National Infection Control Week 2025: A Time to Celebrate IPC Leaders and Frontline Heroes National Infection Control Week 2025 shines a spotlight on the dedicated professionals who safeguard patients, residents, and visitors from preventable infections. Across hospitals and long‑term care facilities, infection prevention and control (IPC) teams work tirelessly to translate science into practice, close…
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IPC Lifts Russia and Belarus Restrictions for Paralympics — Reactions Across Europe
Overview: IPC ends restrictions on Russia and Belarus The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has decided to lift all restrictions against Russia and Belarus, allowing athletes from the two countries to compete in the Paralympics under their own flags. The decision was announced at the IPC General Assembly in Seoul on a Saturday vote that tied…
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IPC Lifts Russia and Belarus Restrictions for Paralympics
IPC decision shocks the sports world The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has voted to remove all restrictions on Russia and Belarus, a move that will allow athletes from both countries to compete in the Paralympics under their own flags. The decision was announced at the IPC’s general assembly in Seoul, with 111 delegates voting in…
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Russia and Belarus Allowed to Compete in Paralympics
Controversial Return of Russia and Belarus to Paralympics In a significant decision made during the ongoing congress of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in Seoul, South Korea, a majority vote has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete in the upcoming Paralympics. This decision has sparked considerable debate and dissent, particularly among Nordic countries.…