The COVID-19 pandemic has put tremendous stress on the healthcare system and every profession within it. Not surprisingly, healthcare facilities have prioritized infection prevention and control (IPC) duties, requiring extra responsibilities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other healthcare-associated infections. At the recent Association for Professionals in Infection Control and

Healthcare hygiene is key to preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). It has been well documented that inadequate hygiene practices can increase the risk of HAIs among patients and healthcare staff. HAIs pose a serious threat to patient safety and are a burden on the healthcare system, so they must be managed

May 28th is the International Day of Action for Women’s Health (IDAWH). This day was commemorated in 1987 by the Latin American and Caribbean Women’s Health Network (LACWHN) and is characterized by ‘Call for Action’ campaigns that address unmet needs in women’s health. The first IDAWH campaign successfully addressed maternal