Why every IPC moment matters
18 October, 2023GAMA Healthcare is thrilled to announce the launch of the IPC 'Moments that Matter' campaign, inviting healthcare professionals to become part of an inspiring movement celebrating the fundamentals of infection prevention and control (IPC).
The threat of infectious diseases in Gaza
18 October, 2023Gaza is facing an unprecedented health crisis that risks an outbreak of deadly infectious diseases, such as cholera, because water and sanitation services have completely broken down, according to Oxfam.
The game-changing research that will help IV catheters become safer
17 October, 2023 by Amy SarcevicA new type of research method is helping to identify best practice around intravascular (IV) catheter usage, in a bid to drive down the 3500 cases of bloodstream infection (BSI) that occur annually in Australia.
Surgical site infections — where are we at and where to next?
16 October, 2023 by Amy SarcevicA lot has changed for the better since Lilian Chiwera, founder of the Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Prevention Society, began her career in infection prevention and control (IPC) in 2009.
Report outlines recommendations to minimise AMR in water
12 October, 2023A white paper has addressed concerns around antimicrobial resistance in water sources and the implications for human and animal health, the environment, and industry.
Hygiena ATP cleaning verification solution
03 October, 2023ATP bioluminescence is a rapid cleaning verification method that is science-based and data-driven.
Whiteley Viraclean hospital-grade disinfectant
03 October, 2023Viraclean from Whiteley is a hospital-grade, hard surface disinfectant proven to kill a wide range of bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19).
INOVA Air Purifiers INOVA-DV20 air purifier
01 October, 2023INOVA Air Purifiers has been providing clean air solutions since 2003. The INOVA range of medical-grade air purifiers is used in Australia's leading hospitals.
Metapneumovirus cases on the rise
29 September, 2023The human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is spreading quickly in Australia, with New South Wales already reporting more than 1000 infections.
COVID-19 inquiry: a sub-standard response?
25 September, 2023The federal government has appointed an independent panel to conduct an Inquiry into Australia's response to the COVID-19 pandemic to help better prepare and protect our country for the future.
Flowsell Pull Out SlipShelf range
13 September, 2023Flowsell provides customisable storage and shelving solutions that are designed for the unique needs of the healthcare industry.
Snake parasite found in a woman's brain at Canberra Hospital
29 August, 2023Researchers at Canberra Hospital and The Australian National University have found a live eight-centimetre roundworm in the brain of a 64-year-old Australian woman.
Tech to improve wound management, resolve excessive scarring
09 August, 2023Dr Xanthe Strudwick is working with researchers to examine the development of chronic wounds and how to resolve excessive scarring.
WHO outlines 40 priorities on antimicrobial resistance
26 June, 2023WHO has published its first global research agenda for the world's scientists to address the most urgent human health priorities to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Common diabetes drug might reduce long COVID risk: study
09 June, 2023A new study has found that taking a common diabetes medication after testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 reduces risk of developing long COVID by 40%.
