Diploma in Infection Prevention & Control

16/05/2026

The rising number of monkey malaria cases in Sabah is a cause for concern, Malaysia Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.Three hundred and fifty seven cases...

The rising number of monkey malaria cases in Sabah is a cause for concern, Malaysia Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.Three hundred and fifty seven cases of the disease and one death have already been recorded within the first four months of 2026, he told reporters on Saturday (May 2).Ranau, Kudat....

15/05/2026

New findings suggest that compounds in cranberry juice re-sensitize resistant strains of E. coli to antibiotic treatment.

New findings suggest that compounds in cranberry juice re-sensitize resistant strains of E. coli to antibiotic treatment.

14/05/2026

Photo Credit: iStock New research suggests that international wildlife trade is upping the transmission of diseases from ...

"As long as we continue trading species, we will expose ourselves to this problem."

13/05/2026

Carbapenem resistance emerged as a key marker of treatment limiting antimicrobial resistance. Global monitoring data showed ...

Antimicrobial resistance varies by region and care setting, highlighting stewardship priorities. Read more.

12/05/2026

The hantavirus outbreak on a stranded cruise ship highlights the growing threat of zoonotic diseases, infections that jump from animals to humans with potentially deadly consequences.

The hantavirus outbreak on a stranded cruise ship highlights the growing threat of zoonotic diseases, infections that jump from animals to humans with potentially deadly consequences.

11/05/2026

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths -- not by killing them, but by interrupting how they talk to each other.

Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths -- not by killing them, but by interrupting how they talk to each other.

10/05/2026

The MV Hondius is en route to the Canary Islands, where it will be allowed to dock for the first time since a hantavirus ...

There are nine U.S. residents being monitored for the illness across six states, though none have shown any signs of illness.

09/05/2026

A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to cause disease.

A naturally derived molecule shows promise in blocking critical behaviors that bacteria rely on to cause disease.

08/05/2026

Influenza D replicates in human respiratory tissue as effectively as influenza A, raising concerns about potential zoonotic transmission.

Influenza D replicates in human respiratory tissue as effectively as influenza A, raising concerns about potential zoonotic transmission.

07/05/2026

ANTIMICROBIAL resistance is rising unevenly worldwide, with healthcare setting, geography, and antibiotic exposure driving risk. https://buff.ly/3ZTbIVz

07/05/2026

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Silent changes in the gut microbiome can persist for years after antibiotic use, even in short treatments, according to a large-scale study that analyzed almost 15,000 adults and identified lasting impacts on the diversity of gut bacteria. Even a single course of oral antibiotics can leave prolonged...