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
Infection prevention and control
Located within the Integrated Health Services (IHS) department, the IPC Unit provides technical leadership and coordination of the infection prevention and control work at WHO headquarters.
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Key global policy, strategy and planning resources for IPC
Sepsis survivors raising global awareness of sepsis at Walk the Talk 2024
The Global Sepsis Alliance in cooperation with the WHO IPC unit were proud to be with Sepsis survivors, Shahrzad Kiavish, a triathlete and Iranian Refugee raised in Sweden, and Krista Bracke, a journalist from Belgium, at the Walk the Talk, Health for All challenge, on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Both survived sepsis some years ago, but with irreversible consequences such as double below-knee amputations. They met Dr Tedros, WHO Director General and Pau Gasol, childhood obesity control champion and six-time NBA All-star at the event. We are inspired by Shahrzad’s and Krista’s determination to raise global awareness for sepsis and greatly appreciate their participation in this year’s Walk the Talk event.
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29 May 2024
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...
The primary objective of this curriculum is to equip health and care workers with the essential knowledge and competencies necessary for delivering safe...
12 May 2024
Guidelines for the prevention of bloodstream infections and other infections associated with the use...
In the context of the prevention of infections associated with IV catheters, these guidelines (Part 1) provide guidance on best practices for the prevention...
13 November 2023
Assessment tool on infection prevention and control minimum requirements for tertiary health care facilities
The World Health Organization (WHO) assessment tool on infection prevention and control (IPC) minimum requirements for tertiary health care facilities...
