From learning to leading change: Our International Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (IPDIC) students from Ethiopia are making a tangible difference, improving infection prevention and control practices and contributing to the reduction of neonatal mortality. Their work presented at #ESCMIDGlobal2026 is a testament to what knowledge, dedication, and local leadership can achieve. This deserves to be seen, shared, and celebrated across the ICAN network as a true inspiration.