Infection prevention and control in healthcare – is there a link with the sustainable development goals?

There are five years to go until 2030 – the end point of the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The 17 global goals were adopted by all United Nations (UN) Member States in 2015, with all countries asked to address many issues affecting the planet, including improving health. Written by Claire Kilpatrick, Claire is a graduate…

Footloose in Delhi: A Podiatrists Journey

A bustling street in India at night time

Written By Andrew Gilmour, Trainee Clinical Vascular Scientist. HCPC Registered Podiatrist. GCU CAHPR Scotland –  GCU ReaCH Fellow 2024-2025 with link to Safeguarding Health through Infection Prevention (SHIP). I have just spent the last few weeks in Delhi with my esteemed colleague immersing ourselves in a unique and rewarding experience, working alongside a dedicated team…

Net Zero Healthcare: Rethinking Infection Control for Sustainability

By Jennifer Collins, PhD student in Nursing & Infection, prevention and control with the Safeguarding Health Through Infection Prevention research group at Glasgow Caledonian University. Jennifer has a background in IPC, public health and nursing, with an interest in antimicrobial resistance prevention, planetary health and environmental sustainability.   The movement towards environmental sustainability is growing. As…

Bridging Borders: My Experience Conducting a Qualitative Comparative Study on Infection Prevention and Control in Scotland and Nepal

In this blog, I am excited to share my personal journey of conducting a comparative study on Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) between Nepal and Scotland. At first glance, you might wonder, “Nepal and Scotland? Can these two countries really be compared?” I had the same thought when I began my PhD and decided to…

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