Voice for Infection Prevention

Navigating the Threat: Understanding the Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak and Implications for Infection Control in Hospitals Recent clinical guidelines updated in response to the largest Bundibugyo Virus outbreak on record emphasize the importance of hospital readiness amid global public health concerns. As of July 1, 2026, two imported cases have been identified in Europe, specifically in France and Germany involving a U...

ASP Acquires UV Smart: A Strategic Expansion in the Infection Prevention Technologies Market Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP), an industry leader in infection prevention technologies and a constituent of Fortive, has taken a significant strategic step by acquiring a controlling stake in UV Smart, a Dutch firm specializing in UV-C disinfection systems. The partnership is expected to fur...

Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia: The Overlooked Importance of Oral Care When one goes to a hospital with the hope of recovering from an illness, they do not expect to acquire another, possibly more deadly infection. Yet, the reality is that thousands of people every year contract infections such as pneumonia during their hospital stay. In Australia alone, as reported, a...