Latest infection prevention News

WHO calls for urgent action as new cancer cases are projected to nearly double by 2050
New WHO report outlines critical steps to confront fungal disease and antifungal resistance
Puppets, songs, games set to teach young children in the DRC about Ebola to tackle misinformation and protect families
Brushing your teeth in hospital could reduce the chance of catching pneumonia
Africa CDC and WHO launch joint continental Ebola response plan
One in four confirmed DRC Ebola deaths are children underscoring the urgent need to protect them
Joint statement by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO concerning the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by…
What is Ebola and could it spread to Australia?
Experts convened by WHO advise on candidate treatments and vaccines for Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus
The World Health Assembly adopts updated Global Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2026-2036)
EBOLA OUTBREAK: “We are in a game of catch-up. Unless a collective effort is made, this crisis is going to get worse”
First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Ministry of Health monitoring Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda
What you need to know about the Ebola outbreak that has the WHO concerned
Epidemic of Ebola Disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda determined a public health emergency…
Bavarian Centre for Preventive Infection Medicine opened
Tackling Threat Of Antimicrobial Resistance
World Hand Hygiene Day 2026: Action Saves Lives
What a ‘post-antibiotic era’ could mean for modern medicine
NSW Latest Report Released Into RPA Fungal Outbreak
Recent infection doubles the risk of childhood stroke
New neonatal unit for Hutt Hospital to boost local capacity
Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
Increased Influenza Activity And Guidance For Holiday Season
Largest aid delivery by NGO since March reaches Sudan with 40 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies
Stronger Infection Prevention And Management, Better Maternal Outcomes
Orthopaedic Implants Aim To Last Longer
Nurses Can Do More In General Practice
CUREator BioTech Incubator Grants $1.23M Top-Up Funding to High-Performing Participants
Australian Government delivering $21.5 million to strengthen aged care workforce
WHO recommends rapid treatment initiation for people living with HIV and mpox
Inside the chimpanzee medicine cabinet: we’ve found a new way chimps treat wounds with plants
King’s Birthday Honours For Burnet Collaborators
Fourth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024 – Temporary recommendations
Progress on infection prevention and control
WHO Results Report 2024 shows health progress across regions overcoming critical challenges
Gloves do not replace hand hygiene – reminder from WHO
Delivering Better Healthcare For Sandringham Locals
Improving Surgical Wait Times At Moorabbin Hospital
Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money
Global Sepsis Alliance hosts annual World Sepsis Congress
World Health Day 2025: explore free courses to enhance maternal and newborn health
Third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024 – Temporary recommendations
Vital Upgrades To Aboriginal Aged Care Service Complete
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
NSW new $1.9 million to upgrade health facilities in Far West LHD
Public Health Alert: Measles Outbreak
New report highlights need for sustained investment in infection prevention and control programmes