The International Federation of Infection Control

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World Hand Hygiene Day 2024

Why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important?

Because it helps stop the spread of harmful germs in health care.

IFIC is proud to support World Hand Hygiene Day 2024 (WHHD 24) to find out more, follow the link to the WHHD 24 home page:
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Journal

International Journal of Infection Control

Volume 19

No. 1. 2023
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News

The latest from IFIC

Dr Nizam Damani awarded MBE in UK King's Birthday Honours

Dr Damani is a previous Board member of IFIC and served as Treasurer as well contributing widely to the work of IFIC for many years. He has been awarded MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in King Charles III birthday honours for “services to Infection Prevention and Control in Northern Ireland and to the World Health Organisation”. Congratulations to Dr Damani from everyone at IFIC.

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APIC and IFIC: Transforming Healthcare Through Education: Empowering Infection Preventionists to Drive Change and Improve Patient Outcomes

Martin Kiernan MPH MClinRes RN This internationally-known speaker will share tips for bolstering an organization’s IPC program and improving patient outcomes. Come and hear how any IP can make a huge impact on patient care through educational activities.Martin Kiernan has worked in infection prevention and control for 32 years in a variety of settings. He is Visiting Professor at the Richard Wells Research Centre at the University of West London, Conjoint Fellow at the University of Newcastle (New South Wales), Adjunct Honorary Research Fellow, Avondale University (New South Wales) and a Clinical Consultant to GAMA Healthcare. He holds Masters degrees in Public Health and Clinical Research and in 2022 he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree from the University of West London.

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Events are now on our Calendar of Events page

Just click on the home menu and then ‘Calendar of Events to see IFIC and member society events.

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About

IFIC was formally founded in 1987, when discussion between IC practitioners around the globe had highlighted the need to have an international gathering of specialists, to exchange knowledge, information, and to offer mutual support.

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Mission

To facilitate international networking in order to improve the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections worldwide

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Vision

To become the leading worldwide network facilitator between organisations and Individuals active in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.

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