12th IPNET-K Conference 2025

Sub-Themes:

1. One Health Approaches in Infection Prevention and Control

   • Integrating IPC and AMR through a One Health Approach
   • Governance and Policy Development for Multi-Sector Health Coordination
   • Cross-Sectoral Collaboration in Public Health, Veterinary, and Environmental Sectors
   • Environmental and Wildlife Considerations in Infection Control
   • Impact Assessment and Case Studies in One Health Implementation

2. Integrating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Infection Prevention and Control Interventions

   • Effective Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
   • Surveillance Systems for Tracking AMR and Infection Rates
   • Community Engagement for AMR Awareness and Mitigation
   • Evaluating Sustainable AMR Strategies within Health Systems
   • Leveraging Technology and Sustainable Practices for AMR Management

3. Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Occupational Health and Safety

   • Health Worker Safety and Ergonomic Design in Infection Control
   • Biosafety and Biosecurity Measures for Occupational Health
   • Hemovigilance and Health Care Waste Management
   • Environmental Control through Disinfection and Sterilization
   • Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) in Climate-Resilient Settings

4. Infection Prevention and Control for Emerging and Reemerging Diseases

   • Surveillance and Early Detection
   • Preventive Measures and Vaccination
   • Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs)
   • Outbreak Response and Preparedness
   • Behavioral and Societal Responses
   • Environmental and Vector Control
   • Infection Control in Response to Climate-Induced Events

5. Infection Prevention and Control Technologies, Innovations, and Products

   • Advancements in Infection Prevention Technologies and Diagnostics
   • Role of Digital Health and Telemedicine in Infection Management
   • Infrastructure, Financing, and Resource Management for IPC and AMR
   • Sustainable IPC Approaches for Health System Strengthening
   • Capacity Building for Technological Implementation in IPC and AMR

6. Infection Prevention and Control in Special Settings and Populations

   • Infection Prevention and Control in TB/HIV Clinics
   • HIV/TB Antimicrobial and Drug Resistance Surveillance
   • Infection Prevention and Control among TB Patients
   • Infection Prevention and Control among HIV Patients
   • Infection Prevention and Control among Key and Priority Populations