Join Us in Celebrating International Infection Prevention Week!
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW)
- Dates: October 19-25, 2025
- Theme: "Stand UPPP – Unite, Protect, Prevent, Prevail"
International Infection Prevention Week, observed every 3rd week of October, highlights the critical role infection prevention plays in promoting the health of individuals. The purpose is to raise global awareness of infection prevention and control and emphasize the role everyone plays in stopping the spread of infections.
Various organizations and communities around the world actively participate in promoting and supporting World Health days like IIPW each year.
The Global Challenge of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a great concern, affecting millions globally each year, with 23,000 deaths reported annually.
Poor infection control practices, such as poor hand hygiene, limited/lack of IPC commodities, inadequate cleaning, disinfection & sterilization, overcapacity, and inadequate knowledge/poor attitudes of health care workers, all contribute to these infections, impacting both patients and health workers.
Learn More About IPC and IPNET-KHAIs: The Statistics
of infection can be prevented with proper IPC practices, which are simple and cost-effective, like hand hygiene, and proper cleaning and disinfection/sterilization of equipment used on patients by healthcare workers.
In low and middle-income countries, 15 out of 100 patients develop HAIs during their hospital stay, resulting in 10% of deaths.
Strengthening IPC practices in healthcare facilities is essential to reducing the risk of HAIs and ensuring safe patient care.
About IPNET-K & Officials
The Infection Prevention Network Kenya (IPNET-K) is a non-governmental, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the practice of infection prevention and control in Kenya.
Our mission is to promote patient safety by reducing the risk of infections through education, research, and the development of evidence-based practices. We collaborate with healthcare professionals, institutions, and policymakers to build a resilient healthcare system where every patient receives the safest care possible.
Learn More About Our Mission
Prof. Gunturu Revathi
Chairperson IPNET-K
Prof Gunturu Revathi is the Head of Clinical Microbiology at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya. She accrued rich professional and work experience in Cytology Research Centre of Indian C
Evelyn Wesangula
Vice Chairperson IPNET-K
Evelyn Wesangula is a passionate pharmacist with an Msc. In Tropical and Infectious Diseases, currently pursuing her Doctorate in Business Administration. Evelyn currently works with the East Central
Florence Wachira
IPNET-K Secretary
Florence Wachira is a passionate Nurse with a BcSN in Nursing and currently pursuing Master of Science in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Prevention and Control at Kenyatta University.Florence cur
Loyce Kihungi
Member of Executive Committee
Loyce Kihungi (MSc Infection Control, BScN) is an Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Consultant with extensive experience in healthcare quality and patient safety. She has led national and facilit