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A groundbreaking research project in Ghana's Volta Region aims to save newborn lives by tackling drug-resistant infections that are overwhelming hospital neonatal units. The three-year initiative will strengthen infection control and antibiotic practices across four hospitals.
New research reveals that hospital-treated infections like urinary tract infections may increase dementia risk by 19%, offering hope that prevention could delay cognitive decline. The good news? Simple steps like staying current on vaccinations might help protect brain health.
Tanzania is rolling out a monitoring system across four regions to identify and prevent infections patients catch while receiving hospital care. The initiative aims to make healthcare safer for everyone who walks through clinic doors.
Nigeria's health agencies are teaming up to shield healthcare workers from Lassa fever as cases rise during transmission season. A new 30-day action plan focuses on infection prevention in the hardest-hit regions.
A Kentucky hospital is winning the fight against a dangerous fungus using early detection and prevention. Their proactive approach has kept serious infections at zero for years.
A Colorado children's hospital slashed preventable infections and injuries in its ICU by almost 50% using a simple new approach. The two-year program likely prevented 50 children from experiencing harmful complications during their hospital stays.