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The 31st conference announces the establishment of the first specialized diploma in biological risk management

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The 31st Annual Conference of the Egyptian Society for Infection Control was held under the theme: Raising the Bar: Reaching excellence.

The activities of the 31st Annual Conference of the Egyptian Society for Infection Control (ESIC) was held over three days, from November 2nd to 4th in Port Said, and included 6 scientific sessions and 2 workshops.

 

Key Announcements:

  1. Launch of the first professional diploma specializing in Biological Risk Management.
  2. Establishment of the Arab Infection Control Association.

 

Conference Recommendations:

  1. Integrated infection prevention and control (IPC) programs should be a core pillar of clinical governance in healthcare facilities to ensure safe healthcare delivery and universal health coverage.
  2. Supporting multidisciplinary teamwork—including medical microbiology labs, IPC teams, and clinical pharmacy—is essential for effective antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs).
  3. Enhancing medical microbiology labs and adopting rational diagnostic policies to ensure effective and timely treatment of infections, preventing complications.
  4. Specialized education and training in biological risk management are the foundation for building a comprehensive national biosafety program.
  5. Adopting standardized definitions for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) at the national level to expand surveillance programs and establish a national HAI database.
  6. Establishing rapid response teams in every healthcare facility, especially in border regions, to enhance disaster preparedness and outbreak prevention.
  7. Maximizing the use of digital tools and social media applications to improve data accessibility and communication among healthcare providers.
  8. Strengthening collaboration between IPC and quality improvement teams to optimize infection rate reduction strategies.
  9. Building national capacity in data analysis, secure surveillance networks, and predictive modeling to anticipate and manage outbreaks in line with global advancements.
  10. Prioritizing healthcare economic studies, especially amid local and global financial crises, to ensure cost-effective care.

The conference emphasized innovation, collaboration, and capacity-building to strengthen infection control and public health resilience in Egypt and the region.