ICAN-Infection Control Africa Network

19/10/2026

🛡️ GENERATIONS OF INFECTION PREVENTION - International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) 2026

Past. Present. Protected.

Every generation has played a role in protecting lives, strengthening healthcare and advancing infection prevention.

From the lessons of the past, to the innovations of today, and the protection we create for future generations – infection prevention remains everyone's responsibility.

This International Infection Prevention Week 2026, we celebrate the people, progress and practices that continue to make healthcare safer for all.

🌍 Let's honour our past, champion our present and protect our future.

Join the conversation and follow the daily themes as we celebrate the generations of infection prevention.

🔗 Explore the campaign and daily themes: https://infectionpreventionandyou.org/

APIC: https://apic.org/

19/10/2026

Join The Activities for International Infection Prevention Week 2026

Register on the link: https://qrfy.io/LiM0SCGsa8
Details on the flyer.

15/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Six Months of Progress

The Namibia Infection Prevention and Control Association (NIPCA) celebrates an important milestone- six months since its establishment!

To mark this occasion, NIPCA has released its inaugural newsletter, “NIPCA at 6 Months: From Establishment to Action.”

The newsletter highlights NIPCA's journey, achievements and progress towards strengthening Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) in Namibia.

ICAN is proud to support and collaborate with organisations such as NIPCA that share our commitment to advancing IPC and improving health outcomes.

👏 Congratulations to NIPCA on this milestone! We look forward to continued collaboration and shared progress.

📖 Read the newsletter here:
https://nipca.com.na/resources

15/10/2026

🧼🌍 Happy Global Handwashing Day

Clean hands, healthier lives 💧

A simple wash with soap and clean water can make a BIG difference in preventing illness and protecting our communities.

Let's make handwashing a daily habit because clean hands save lives 👐

13/10/2026

Cameroon Hand Hygiene Project ECHO

📢Topic: Surveillance & Community Engagement During EVD Outbreak
📅 Thursday, 15 October 2026
⏰Session Timing 14:00 – 15:30 WAT

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://iecho.org/public/program/PRGM1663669840695OS7Y7V5K2Z

12/10/2026

📢 UPCOMING ONLINE TRAINING

Are you a healthcare worker looking to strengthen your knowledge and skills in infection prevention and control?

Join ICAN for our Basic Infection Prevention & Control, WASH and AMR for Healthcare Workers training.

📅 02–06 November 2026
💻 Online training
💰 Course fee: R10,350 (ZAR)

👩‍⚕️ Who should attend:
All healthcare workers involved in direct or indirect patient care.

Our previous participants described the training as “very informative and equipping” and praised the excellent teaching and practical knowledge gained.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, strengthen your skills and contribute to safer healthcare environments.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/D50RNLJRfM

🌐 www.icanetwork.co.za

07/10/2026

Closing the Gaps in Sepsis Diagnosis and Care – World Health Summit Session
October 13, 2026, | 09:00–10:30 CEST | Berlin & Online
https://globalsepsisalliance.org/news/2026/10/6/closing-the-gaps-in-sepsis-diagnosis-and-care-world-health-summit-session-oct-13-2026

06/10/2026

SPICE is excited to share the upcoming webinar presented by Vicki Allen and Jessica Ramey https://spice.unc.edu/staff/

The link to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Hrkf9xvUSfqiyZoE0fygxA #/registration

05/10/2026

🌍 ICC 2026 – International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

The 34th International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy will take place from 7–9 December 2026 in Manila, Philippines.

The congress will bring together global experts in infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, clinical microbiology and public health.

ICAN members and colleagues working in infection prevention and control, antimicrobial resistance and related fields may be interested in this international scientific programme.

📅 7–9 December 2026
📍 Manila, Philippines
https://icc2026ph.org/

Find out more and register through ISAC https://www.isac.world/

View ICC 2026 information: https://www.isac.world/meetings/icc

Join the 34th International Congress of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy in Manila, Philippines on December 7-9, 2026. A premier global conference on infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and stewardship.

05/10/2026

🌍 WHO Health Emergencies EPI-WIN Webinar

Stay informed about the latest developments in global health emergency preparedness and response.

The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergencies EPI-WIN webinars provide valuable insights from experts on emerging health threats, preparedness, surveillance and evidence-informed public health action.

📺 Explore the available EPI-WIN webinars and access the recordings here: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:fab6e6f8-fb0f-4282-bb97-e7e6aef83228

A valuable resource for healthcare professionals and those working in infection prevention and control, public health and health emergency preparedness.