Doha: Primary Health Care Corporation is
organising activities to mark International Infection Prevention Week from
October 18 to 24, 2026, under the theme "Generations of Infection
Prevention | Past. Present. Protected."
The theme reflects the journey of infection
prevention through time, from practices passed down through generations and
lessons learned from the past, through contemporary scientific applications, to
protecting patients, healthcare workers, communities, and future generations.
The campaign's organising committee has
identified key objectives, including raising awareness among healthcare workers
and visitors about basic infection prevention practices, promoting a culture of
adherence to hand hygiene and environmental disinfection, highlighting Islamic
civilisational and medical heritage in infection prevention, and encouraging
early reporting of infection cases.
Manager of Health Protection at PHCC Dr.
Khalid Elawad emphasised that infection prevention and control is a key pillar
in ensuring patient safety and the quality of healthcare services. He noted
that infection prevention is not a modern concept but a journey extending
throughout history, with practices evolving from hygiene and isolation into a
comprehensive, evidence-based system for protecting individuals and
communities.
PHCC implements a comprehensive infection prevention and control programme across its facilities, including standard precautions, hand hygiene, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, safe injection practices, environmental cleaning, and safe waste management, alongside continuous education. PHCC health centres will participate through educational and interactive activities targeting employees, patients, visitors, school students, and recipients of Home Health Care Services, including lectures, workshops, competitions, and awareness messages on hand hygiene, cough etiquette, vaccination, and safe injection practices. Awareness materials will also be shared through PHCC's official channels and social media platforms, with feedback gathered to assess the campaign's impact.
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