COVID-19 Checklist for Primary Care Facilities Webinar on Wednesday, 23 June 2021.
Register and connect to the webinar through this link https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Wj-isQxbQ-6s35ZWASxlJg
Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Workers Course – Registration Now Open!
For registration and enquiries contact Fiki PeterTelephone +27(0)87 822 2828 Email fiki@icanetwork.co.za
ICAN Hand Hygiene Day 2021 – Message from Professor Folasade Ogunsola
5th May Hand Hygiene Day!
Visit our hand hygiene photo wall here!! The scientific evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that appropriate hand hygiene is the single most effective action to stop the spread of infection, while integrated with other critical measures. Appropriate hand hygiene prevents up to 50% of avoidable infections acquired during health care delivery, including those affecting the health work […]
Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination gains pace, nearly 7 million doses given
Nearly 7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Africa, where after months of waiting on the side-lines for vaccines, many of the first wave of countries to start campaigns are rapidly vaccinating high-risk groups. Countries have accessed vaccines through the COVAX Facility, bilateral deals and donations. Altogether 38 African countries have received more […]
SAFHE 2021 Virtual Conference
SAFHE (South African Federation of Health Engineering) will be hosting a virtual conference consisting of four webinars on the 14 & 15 and 20 & 21 April 2021 from 9:00am to 12:00pm daily. The virtual conference provides a platform for leaning about new technology, innovation and sharing of ideas and experiences within the industry whilst […]
Public health experts elated with COVID-19 vaccine delivery, assure Nigerians of vaccine effectiveness and safety.
When Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa received the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines, government officials and stakeholders heaved a sigh of relieve. For Dr Osagie Ehanire, Nigeria’s Minister of Health, “It is a feeling of relief and elation that at last we are joining the community of nations who can vaccinate their citizens […]
WHO urges equitable COVID-19 vaccine access to widen reach in Africa
Africa urgently needs more COVID-19 vaccine supplies as deliveries begin to slow down and initial batches are nearly exhausted in some countries. The continent has so far administered 7.7 million vaccine doses mainly to high-risk population groups. Forty-four African countries have received vaccines through the COVAX Facility or through donations and bilateral agreements, and 32 […]
Africa’s COVID-19 vaccination gains pace, nearly 7 million doses given
Nearly 7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Africa, where after months of waiting on the side-lines for vaccines, many of the first wave of countries to start campaigns are rapidly vaccinating high-risk groups. Countries have accessed vaccines through the COVAX Facility, bilateral deals and donations. Altogether 38 African countries have received more […]