In this special edition, we take you inside the Infection Control African Network Congress 2025, held in beautiful Cape Town from 29 June to 2 July. Vin was on the ground capturing the energy, innovation, and passion driving infection prevention and control (IPC) across Africa and beyond. From cutting edge updates in infection control programs to inspiring discussions on IPC education, this episode is packed with insights straight from the experts. And for an extra twist, three conference attendees stepped up as momentary messengers for the day, bringing fresh perspectives as they interviewed some of the most fascinating voices at the congress.Our adhoc hosts:Dr Lesego MothibiDr Gilda MadeiraDr Julia PhambaneAbout our Guests: Professor Shaheen Mehtar MBBS, FRCPath, FCPath, MD, see bio HERE: An overview of the congressAnn Versporten, MEHS, MPH, Research scientist, University of Antwerp, see bio HERE: Co-ordinating the Global PPSAnnelies Boven, MSc, PhD candidate, University of Antwerp: Constructing the Operational module of the Global PPSBuyiswa Lizzie Sithole, IPC Consultant, see bio HERE: Challenges in implementing IPC practices in displaced and war-torn areas, and IPC strategies that work in the primary healthcare setting.Professor Joost Hopman, MD, PhD, DTMH see bio HERE: IPC and the hospital design and The effect of climate change on infectious diseaseReshma Misra, MSc, Assistant Director: Provincial Infection Prevention and Control – KwaZulu Natal, see her bio HERE: Antimicrobial prescribing and HAI surveillance in KZN, and Primary Health Care preparedness for a pandemic Resources from this episode:ICAN Website (https://icanetwork.co.za/)Global PPS website8 core components of IPCWE'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK ON THIS EPISODE – Visit the Microbe Mail website to sign up for updates Follow on:Instagram: Microbe_MailX/Twitter: @microbemailFacebook: MicrobeMailTiktok: @microbe.mailWatch this episode on our new YouTube channel: Microbe MailE-mail us:

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