4+ hour, 23+ min ago  (495+ words) The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures nationwide over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The agency said the move followed the World Health Organisation's declaration of the outbreak…...

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (495+ words) Re-turn machines for bottles and cans (Image: Gareth Chaney/Collins) Medical experts have called for the introduction of infection-control measures in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), citing the risk of microbial growth and exposure to liquid residue on bottles and…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (592+ words) The challenge is compounded by what happens between professional cleans. In high-traffic healthcare environments, surfaces are constantly being retouched and contaminated. Without clear protocols for interim cleaning and staff education around maintaining hygiene standards, even the most rigorous professional cleaning…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (346+ words) Tork, a brand of Essity and a global leader in professional hygiene, announced new initiatives aimed at strengthening hand hygiene practices in the healthcare sector as part of the 2026 World Hand Hygiene Day (WHHD), promoted by the World Health Organization…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago  (142+ words) This study evaluated and enhanced infection control practices in ophthalmology clinics at Magrabi Hospital, Riyadh, through a two-cycle quality improvement project (QIP). In the first cycle, a structured questionnaire assessed staff awareness, training, and implementation of infection prevention protocols, including…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (548+ words) 21 May 2026 4: 52 am WAT Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that there is no confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease in the country while intensifying preparedness and surveillance measures nationwide....

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6+ day, 4+ hour ago  (512+ words) Candida auris, now reclassified Candidozyma auris, has emerged as a very concerning public health scourge. This rapidly spreading yeast poses a major challenge for infection control teams, and its frequent multidrug resistance calls for a systematic, strategic approach within health…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (295+ words) Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a major postoperative complication, particularly among diabetic patients who are inherently at higher risk due to impaired immunity and delayed wound healing. Objective: To assess the risk factors associated with SSIs in diabetic patients…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (387+ words) The outbreak was reported at the Royal Victoria Hospital(Image: Justin Kernoghan/Belfast Live) An infection control expert has outlined why the current CPO outbreak at a hospital in Belfast is challenging and the importance of adhering to control measures....