S3 Global (KSHealthcare)

From #handhygiene to #populationhealth - IPC as game changer in #globalhealth security, AMR, IHR, SDGs & UHC

After having consulted the #DRC and #Uganda where the #Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is known to be currently occurring, I determine that the epidemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as defined in the provisions of IHR. My full statement: bit.ly/4wGGiwX

We’re looking for members to join our new Public Advisory Group, helping ensure patient and public perspectives shape both our work and the future direction of the Fleming Initiative.

Clean hands save lives. 🤝 Infection prevention and control action, including #HandHygiene, can reduce the risk of health care-associated infections by up to 70%. Let’s stop the spread of germs and reduce avoidable infections!

It’s World #HandHygiene Day. Did you know that sepsis, blood stream infections, surgical site infections and others can be prevented with hand hygiene action and other infection prevention measures? Save lives, clean your hands!

New WASH in HCFs newsletter out now (April 2026): – Save the date: WASH FIT meet up (29 May) – New @wateraid report on WASH in HCFs – Opportunities to connect via the Community of Practice – Plus partner updates on #maternalhealth & #WASH Read more: tinyurl.com/3z578m28

7 April is #WorldHealthDay 2026. We #StandWithScience—using GLAAS data (glaas.who.int) to drive evidence-based action on water, sanitation and hygiene systems that protect health every day. More: who.int/campaigns/worl…

📢 Call for Expressions of Interest WHO is seeking institutions/companies to support global WASH monitoring through GLAAS, including core indicators, SDG 6 reporting and the A2A initiative. 🗓 Deadline: 13 April 2026

ICAN supports World Hand Hygiene Day 2026. Clean hands remain essential for safe care. Join us in promoting awareness and strengthening infection prevention practices. 🔗 who.int/campaigns/worl… #WHHD2026 #CleanHandsSaveLives

Infection prevention and control: human-centred, values-led - an enabler of safe care - not merely the absence of disease! New in the learning zone. s3globalhealth.com/blog/

“The challenge is to ensure that everyone in the world can have access to clean, clear, knowledge.” hifa.org/dgroups-rss/15…

When water and sanitation systems fail, people’s health pays the price. GLAAS 2025 shows stronger governance, financing and oversight are essential to deliver safe services for all. ➡️ Data & findings: glaas.who.int #PublicHealth #WASHsystems

We’re delighted to announce registrations are now open for the #UKGlobalHealthSummit 2026: Shaping Tomorrow’s Health, Together 📅16–18 March, 📍@RCPhysicians Join leaders shaping stronger, more equitable health systems worldwide. Register here👇 whova.com/portal/registr…

Now available! Executive summary of 'Essential services for quality care: water, sanitation, hygiene, health care waste and electricity services in health care facilities: global progress report'. Short on time; we've got you covered! Download here: who.int/publications/i…

📢1 week to go - IPC leaders’ course - Taking surveillance forwards: making the most of your data📈 Understand how HCAI data can be collected and reported effectively & how it can be used as a basis for improving the quality of care. 📅11 Dec Register👉ow.ly/c2lX50WY2vW

Inspiring talk by Joost Hopman, the 2025 Lowbury Lecturer at #FIS26. He highlighted how processes, workforce, infrastructure & control mechanisms shape infection prevention, and the future pressures of climate change, AMR, staffing & new tech.

At ALERT Hospital, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, cleaners and the IPC team were recognized for their dedication to infection prevention & safe care🧹💙 Clean hands, clean spaces, safer patients👏 #ICAN #IIPW2025 #ALERTHospital #CleanHospitalDay #EachOneTeachOne #StandUPPP #HandHygiene

Join @UNICEFwater , @WHO & partners at the @WaterInstitute UNC Water & Health Conference 2025 for four side events on WASH in health care facilities — from WASH FIT roll-out to sustainable management & next steps. 💻 Free virtual access: register.waterandhealthconference.com

Join @WHO, @UNICEF & partners 15 Oct for the launch webinar of the first global Guidelines on Hand Hygiene in Community Settings. Hear about the recommendations, government/partner perspectives & more. Register: tinyurl.com/3v2vfap9 #HandHygieneGuidelines #GlobalHandwashingDay

⏳ESCMID is currently seeking candidates willing to serve on the panels that will develop the next seven ESCMID clinical practice guidelines in 2026-2027. Learn more about the projects & apply to join a panel before Friday, 10 Oct 2025! ow.ly/YhrO50X7yef

Summary of findings from Maggie Montgomery (@WHO): progress on standards, baselines and national roadmaps; major service gaps persist. There is a strong case for work on #WASHinHCF #HealthForAll