The aim of the journal is to provide IFIC members and individuals in countries without infection control societies with state of the art articles, particularly through contributions from the field on infection control practice and initiatives in developing countries.

IJIC covers key topics and issues in infection control and epidemiology of healthcare associated infections, especially in low resource settings. Infection control professionals, including physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists, will find IJIC a valid and relevant resource on infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, occupational health, and disease prevention.