The International Federation of Infection Control

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New webinar! Antimicrobial Stewardship in UTI: Lessons from DASH to Protect Antibiotics and Strategies to Improve Urinary Catheter Stewardship

Dr. Jennifer Meddings will present interventions to reduce unnecessary catheter use and related injuries, based on her extensive research on patient safety and infection prevention.

Speakers: Dr. Meher Rizvi and Dr. Jennifer Meddings - Monday November 4th 10.00 ET (US) 16.00 CET

Dr. Meher Rizvi will share findings from a large multicentric study aimed at promoting evidence-based antibiotic prescribing for UTIs, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
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Journal

International Journal of Infection Control

Volume 20

2024
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The latest from IFIC

New guidance aims to reduce bloodstream infections from catheter use

The World Health Organization (WHO) publishes the first global guidelines to prevent the occurrence of bloodstream and other infections caused by use of catheters placed in minor blood vessels during medical procedures.

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Dr Nizam Damani awarded MBE in UK King's Birthday Honours

Dr Damani is a previous Board member of IFIC and served as Treasurer as well contributing widely to the work of IFIC for many years. He has been awarded MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in King Charles III birthday honours for “services to Infection Prevention and Control in Northern Ireland and to the World Health Organisation”. Congratulations to Dr Damani from everyone at IFIC.

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IFIC was formally founded in 1987, when discussion between IC practitioners around the globe had highlighted the need to have an international gathering of specialists, to exchange knowledge, information, and to offer mutual support.

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Mission

To enable best practices that prevent and control infections globally by leading international networking, advocacy, education, research and collaboration with infection control professionals, organizations and communities.

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Vision

To improve infection prevention and control throughout the world regardless of location and circumstances.

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