Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: A Systemic Failure in Health and Beyond

In the modern era of healthcare, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has transformed from largely being viewed as a problem rooted in clinical prescriptions to a systemic issue that is greatly influenced by healthcare delivery, regional governance on antibiotics, and environmental factors. It has been identified that even in the most respectable medical institutions, the controls in…

January 30, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Navigating the Threat of Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE): An Exploratory Conversation with Lucas Schulz, PharmD

A surge in Carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales (CPE) instances, nationwide, is a rising concern for healthcare professionals, particularly due to the prevalence of more difficult-to-treat New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) strains. These strains have triggered a shift and challenge in the resistance landscape, having a significant impact on last-line antibiotics. Our conversation with Lucas Schulz, PharmD, medical liaison…

January 26, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Inside the Rapid Spread of the Multi-State Healthcare ‘Superbug’ Threat

Health officials nationwide express serious concern as a lethal fungal superorganism, or 'superbug,' proliferates across the United States. The organism, Candida auris, has now been found in no fewer than 28 states, putting at risk especially vulnerable groups like hospitalized individuals, elderly, and those with compromised immune systems. Unlike other fungal infections, which seldom grab…

January 5, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Transforming Infection Control: Reimagining Cleaning Strategies To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance is escalating the threat of antibiotic-resistant infections, demanding an urgent transformation of cleaning protocols in healthcare institutions. The World Health Organization unveils a grim prediction of a 70% increase in deaths related to antibiotic-resistant infections by 2050, accentuating the urgency of the situation. This predicament places hospitals and healthcare institutions under relentless pressure,…

December 30, 2025

Infection Prevention News

New Insights into Airborne Pathogens: The Role of Metagenomic Profiling in Infection Prevention

The advent of metagenomic profiling in analysing airborne microbial communities unveils new perspectives on pathogen risk in high-density environments such as hospitals and airplanes. Characterizing these microbial communities typically poses challenges because air samples are often limited in biological material. To build a comprehensive view of the airborne microbiome, researchers utilized shotgun metagenomics on samples…

December 11, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Exploring Copper-Embedded Textiles: A New Ally in Hospital Infection Control

As healthcare facilities grapple with ways to cut down environmental bioburden, the potency of copper-embedded textiles is creating waves. In the second part of a discussion hosted by Infection Control Today® (ICT®), experts delve into how copper-infused fabrics can bolster ongoing infection preventative measures by lowering microbial loads on frequently touched surfaces. In the course…

December 5, 2025

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Pioneering a Global Fight Against Superbugs: B.C. Researchers Streamline Whole-Genome Research on C. difficile

Dr. Michael Trimble, in collaboration with several other scientists, is spearheading a breakthrough research project focused on whole-genome sequencing. This project, launched by Fraser Health and Simon Fraser University (SFU), is poised to transform the way researchers and healthcare professionals combat superbugs - microscopic organisms resistant to most medications, rendering them particularly challenging to manage.…

December 2, 2025

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Christchurch Hospital Combats Dual Outbreaks of Superbug, Vancomycin Resistant Enterococci

Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand has recently been dealing with two simultaneous outbreaks of vancomycin resistant enterococci (VRE) on a single ward, a situation confirmed by Health New Zealand. Dr. Sarah Berger, Health NZ Nursing Director for Infection Prevention and Control in Canterbury and the West Coast, outlines that these separate outbreaks involve two distinct…

November 20, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Efforts to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance and Hospital Infections: A New Standard for Public and Private Healthcare in Cyprus

In a key decision aimed at addressing patient safety and public health, the cabinet of Cyprus, led by Health Minister Michalis Damianos, approved a series of measures to tackle the escalating issue of antimicrobial resistance and hospital-related infections. Described by Damianos as one of the country's most significant health challenges, the high rate of antibiotic…

November 14, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Combating Antimicrobial Resistance: A Perilous and Growing Global Health Threat

An alarming health concern is steadily on the rise: antimicrobial resistance (AMR), commonly known as ‘superbugs.’ These resilient infections resist common treatment methods and pose a severe health threat globally. According to Dr. Victor Leung, the Physician Lead for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program and the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Providence Health…

November 12, 2025

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