Latest infection prevention News

World leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance
UNGA79: World leaders commit to decisive action on antimicrobial resistance
Antibacterial discovery: how scavengers avoid infection and what we can learn from them
Facilities Upgrade To Help Deliver Bigger, Brighter Smiles
Wiping Infections Away
Child’s play: Preventing and controlling infectious diseases to stay healthy
Handy guide to keep kids and workers healthy in childcare and schools
Scabies: what to know about the outbreak of this contagious skin condition in hospitals
$3.7 million funding boost for infection prevention and control in aged care
Hospital-acquired infections are rising – here’s how to protect yourself in health care settings
Bystanders Save Wangaratta Woman’s Life
What’s the difference between ‘man flu’ and flu? Hint: men may not be exaggerating
Is ‘herd immunity’ in intensive care doing more harm than good?
New guidance aims to reduce bloodstream infections from catheter use
Delivering Bigger And Better Health Services In Parkdale
Healthcare has a waste problem, but we can achieve net zero
Next Science says study shows efficacy in reducing infection when used in knee arthroplasty
Infections after surgery are more likely due to bacteria already on your skin than from microbes in the hospital − new research
NSW Health consults with staff on updating COVID-19 vaccination requirements
Nurse-led care was vital in Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Viruses aren’t always harmful. 6 ways they’re used in health care and pest control
How does cell death trigger inflammation?
WA hospital staff mask up for COVID
Blueprint launched to reduce the environmental footprint in surgery globally
It’s time to weigh up harm from antibiotics: new report
Preserving antimicrobials for the well-being of humans, animals, plants and ecosystems
From COVID to gastro, why are cruise ships such hotbeds of infection?
Preventing Airborne Infection without Impeding Communication with Ions and Electric Field
ACIPC calls for greater recognition for infection prevention professionals during IPC Week 2023
Aged care nursing and allied health scholarships
WHO’s operational handbook on tuberculosis infection prevention and control
Upgrades To Melbourne Hospitals On Way
Does picking your nose really increase your risk of COVID?
Vaccines could avert half a million deaths associated with anti-microbial resistance a year
New WHO guidance on HIV viral suppression and scientific updates released at IAS 2023
Gold standard in NT quarantine useful for global pandemics
Bigger, Better First Peoples’ Clinic In Thomastown
Supporting Men And Youth In Melbourne’s Inner North
NSW new first look at Australia’s first purpose-built Biocontainment Centre
First look at Australia’s first purpose-built biocontainment centre
Frontline health facilities faltering without water, sanitation, hygiene and electricity – WHO, UNICEF new report
Immediate kangaroo mother care reduces risk of sepsis for babies born early or small
Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 30 May 2023
Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 27 May 2023
The Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) releases new guidelines for animals in healthcare facilities
First-ever WHO research agenda on hand hygiene in health care to improve quality and safety of care
Flu or COVID? You can now test for both at home with a single swab. Here’s what you need to know
RACGP welcomes GP grants announcement