IPC Sameeksha Volume 13

Overview

Sameeksha is a Hindi word, meaning review. This compilation of recent open access publications and resources on IPC (with a bulleted summary and online link) are grouped under scientific journals, guidelines, and training/IEC resources. Kindly note: inclusion of publications/resources in this review does not imply an endorsement by WHO.

Key highlights from volume 13

• Novel alcohol-based antiseptic is effective for prevention of surgical site infections
• Global burden of disease due to unsafe WASH is declining but disproportionately high in LMICs
• Operational guide for WASH measures for infectious diarrhoea in healthcare settings
• Guidance to reduce risk of infection in people exposed to avian influenza viruses
• Smallpox and mpox (orthopoxviruses) WHO position paper
• Factsheet for health professionals on mpox