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Global action plan and monitoring framework for IPC (2024-2030)
This action plan was approved at the 77th WHA in 2024. It provides clear actions, indicators, and targets to support Member States in improving national- and facility-level IPC actions
Supporting countries to strengthen HAIs surveillance: new handbook available
New handbook released!
In the context of strengthening national and facility-level HAI surveillance as a core component of infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes, WHO is publishing a new practical handbook on HAI surveillance, including new simplified and validated case definitions. This new handbook was launched during the IPC Global Webinar, held on 16th October 2024. Powerpoint presentation and webinar recordings (English, French and Spanish) are available here.
WHA Executive Committee approved PAHO/AMRO sepsis resolution (May 2024)
PAHO 174th session of the Executive Committee concludes with approval of resolutions on a strategy and action plan to decrease the burden of sepsis. The resolution entitled "Strategy and plan of action to decrease the burden of sepsis through an integrated approach 2025–2029" will be presented at the PAHO/AMRO Directing Council next October 2024.
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Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene measures for home care and isolation...
This interim operational guide outlines infection prevention, control, and water, sanitation, and hygiene measures for home care and isolation of mpox...
In the context of strengthening national and facility-level HAI surveillance as a core component of infection prevention and control (IPC) programmes,...
World Hand Hygiene Day 2023: summary evaluation
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD) SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to maintain a global profile on...
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