A simple pair of glasses transformed Nguyen’s life; sharpening her vision, boosting her confidence, and bringing joy to everyday moments. On #WorldSightDay, her story is a reminder that basic eye care isn’t a luxury, it is a fundamental right 👉 bit.ly/4odWmRP

🎙️ Introducing MIC – new BIA podcast! 🦠 Launching 16 Oct, join Dr Amy Belfield & Dr Michael Blank as they chat with authors from Journal of Infection & Clinical Infection Practice. 🎧 Teaser’s live! share.descript.com/v... #MICpodcast #InfectiousDiseases #BIApodcast #InfectionScience

With just 1 week to go, register now & don’t miss out on BIA Autumn Trainees Meeting 2025! 📣 If you're a trainee in infection, this one is for you. Find out more & register now 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co... #InfectionTrainees #InfectionEvent #Infection #VirtualEvent #BIATraineesDay2025

It's #WorldSightDay Prolonged screen or reading times can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches. DO take breaks! Use the 20-20-20 rule to help your eyes: 🖥️ After using a screen for 20 minutes 📏 Look at an object 20 feet away 🕓 For 20 seconds

I welcome President Trump's announcement about the ceasefire in #Gaza & hostage release. It is a big step towards lasting peace for both Israelis & Palestinians. I hope all parties will respect the agreement, so the suffering of all civilians finally ends & all hostages are brought home respectfully

Today is #WorldSightDay Cataract is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness, affecting 94 million people worldwide. Don’t take your eyes for granted. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3IUPrO7#WorldSightDay

Precision Prevention of Tuberculosis in Biologic Therapy: Lessons Beyond Screening Strategies ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/42vkeYy

AI in ID practice: diagnostics, stewardship, education & surveillance. CID wants papers exploring real-world benefits & risks. Proposals due Nov 2. Learn more ⬇️

We had a great discussion with Alexandra Peters on Journal Club today about healthcare environmental hygiene. Here’s the recording youtu.be/EGcUwBdK3wM?...

If you test positive for #HIV, treatment is highly effective, and most can expect to live a long, healthy life. Early diagnosis can be lifesaving, so please get tested regularly if you’re sexually active. Visit the NHS website to check your options: https://t.co/rvJOa6bo28 https://t.co/TxoVjMSA1n

New JID supplement explores PEPFAR's infrastructure investments and their impact on global health security. Essential reading for global health policy experts and infection control professionals. Available now ↪️ https://bit.ly/46mTcVG

🧬 New #ECDC e-learning now available! Essentials of SARS-CoV-2 sequencing and data analysis A beginner-level course introducing next generation sequencing (NGS) with a focus on #SARSCoV2 - featuring Illumina, IonTorrent and Nanopore technologies. 🔗 bit.ly/4q2rrtk #ECDCTraining #NGS #PublicHealth

🚀 We’re hiring! #ECDC is looking for new leaders to strengthen Europe’s defences against infectious diseases. 🧭 Head of Unit – Resource Management Services 🗣️ Head of Section – Science & Public Health Communication 📅 Apply by early November → bit.ly/ECDCjobs #ECDC #EUJobs #EUCareers

🧬 New #GenEpiBioTrain course! Bacterial Strain Taxonomy for Genomic Surveillance 📅 22–23.10, 09:00–12:00 (CEST) Learn how bacterial pathogens are classified & named in genomic surveillance – from #MLST & #cgMLST to SNP-based & k-mer clustering. Info: bit.ly/48qT5df #ECDCTraining #IDsky #EpiSky

📣 Just published | 4th joint monthly report on #WestNileVirus with @ecdc.europa.eu ➡️ Belgium reports its first WNV outbreaks in wild birds – a new EU country affected ➡️ 989 human cases & 63 deaths across 13 countries ➡️ 127 equid & 217 bird outbreaks across 9 countries More 👉 link.europa.eu/fNP38x

New Review Core outcome measurement set for clinical trials in dengue: an international Delphi consensus study (DEN-CORE) www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New Research Long-term risk of tuberculosis among individuals with Xpert Ultra trace screening results in Uganda: a longitudinal follow-up study www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New Review The Emerging Resistance Index: tracking early resistance to new antibiotics www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New Research Characterising household transmission dynamics of clade Ib mpox in Burundi: a prospective cohort study www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

New Research Cefiderocol versus standard therapy for hospital-acquired and health-care-associated Gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infection (the GAME CHANGER trial): an open-label, parallel-group, randomised trial www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

For over 50 years, Muthuramalingam has brought vision and hope to tens of thousands across rural India. At 67, he is restoring sight, one child, one elderly villager, one pair of eyeglasses at a time. 👉 bit.ly/46Pfu2J #WorldSightDay

FIS International 2025 Social Events 🥂 Come along this year for one or both of these exciting social events 👇 ⭐ The Lowbury Reception ⭐ FIS 2025 Social Evening 👉 fitwise.eventsair.co... #IPC #InfectionPrevention #infection #InfectiousDiseases #microbiology #IDSky

📗The Journal of Hospital Infection is seeking two new Editors to join the team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in shaping the direction of a high-impact research journal in infection prevention and control ▶️Apply now: https://ow.ly/yzmE50X7LeE

New review evaluates economic impact of #sepsis bundles in acute care. Results indicate clinical & economic effectiveness of sepsis bundle implementation in acute care. Standardizing evaluation methods is crucial🩸 https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00265-8/fulltext

NAT2 polymorphisms and Antituberculosis-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Thai People Living with HIV: Insights from a Pharmacogenetic?Pharmacokinetic Cohort Study ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky

Retreatment With Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir Following Return of COVID-19 Symptoms and SARS-CoV-2 Positivity ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/4pWzRCA

The Role of ß-Lactam Antibiotics in Treating Mycobacterium abscessus: From Laboratory Insights to Clinical Applications and the Case for Clinical Trials ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mH8Hwr

Targeting Tryptophan Metabolism for Tuberculosis Biomarkers and Host Directed Therapy ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mLDM2a

#Sudan is grappling with disease outbreaks amid little access to healthcare & safe water. WHO & partners launched vaccination campaigns in Darfur to protect: 🛡️ 2.4M people from cholera 🛡️ 2.3M kids under 5 from polio #VaccinesWork but lasting peace is vital for people to rebuild their futures.

🚨 We’re hiring! The Journal of Hospital Infection is seeking two new Editors to help shape leading research in infection prevention & control. Apply now and be part of our next stage of development! www.his.org.uk/journals/jou...

HIV treatment is very effective. Get tested, and take control of your health. There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

The BEIPI Prospectus 🧾This publication is designed to influence national policy and will be launched in 2 weeks at Healthcare Estates. Thank you to lead sponsor BIOVITAE and supporting sponsor Pharmafilter - there’s still time to sponsor. Sponsorship packages 👉 https://ow.ly/UJZ250X7JYm

🚨 New #ESGNI study @thejhi.bsky.social Survey (134 respondents, 27 countries) on follow-up of carbapenemase-producing GNB: ➡️ No consensus on follow-up of CPGN carriers. Evidence-based guidance is needed! #IPC #screening #MDRO #CPE #CPAB #CPPA www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S019...

Postpartum haemorrhage is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality globally. Even when not fatal, it can lead to lifelong physical and mental health impacts, from major organ damage to hysterectomies, anxiety and trauma. It is highly treatable if caught early

HAIs contribute to longer hospital stays, antimicrobial resistance & annual costs exceeding €7bn across Europe. This survey tests the feasibility of a large-scale study on healthcare workers’ knowledge of care bundles https://www.journalofhospitalinfection.com/article/S0195-6701(25)00269-5/fulltext

The BIA Small Project Grant is open for applications! Find out whether you are eligible and apply before the 31st of January 👉 www.britishinfection... #infection

Study evaluates IPC training in Kenya. Assesses participant knowledge/satisfaction with a training workshop through pre- and post-tests and a five-point Likert scale. Findings affirm the effectiveness of structured training in LMICs https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088925000496

🎤 “Two Worlds, One Shared Goal” at Healthcare Estates 2025 (22 Oct, Manchester Central), with Elaine Cloutman-Green & Rachelle McDade exploring infection control, design & planning in care. 🔗 Learn more about BEIPI: https://ow.ly/ZMRC50X6Uvo #IHEEM2025 #IPC

Yesterday, we signed a landmark Surveillance Data Sharing Agreement with Italy’s Istituto Superiore di Sanità. This technical accord enables secure exchange of anonymised data including on pathogen genomics, antimicrobial resistance, vaccine-preventable diseases & One Health.

The BIA Early Career Research Grant applications are open! Find out whether you are eligible and apply before the 31st of January 👉 www.britishinfection... #infection

Serological Responses and Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Serofast Syphilis: Efficacy of Retreatment in a Prospective Nested Case-Control Study #IDSky

Secondary Pneumococcal Disease in Veterans with Viral Respiratory Infections: a Follow Up ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/3WhVjUG

COVID-19 and Bacterial Pneumonia: Protective Effect or Diagnostic Bias? ✅ Just Accepted #IDSky 🔗 https://bit.ly/4mPrcPw

Household Molecular Epidemiology of Streptococcus pyogenes Carriage and Infection in The Gambia #IDSky

Last week our CEO @smhopkins.bsky.social spoke at the @thepandemicinst.bsky.social about our mission to protect the UK against current and future health threats. She stressed that pandemic preparedness means acting now to prevent what we can, and being ready to respond swiftly when necessary.

🆕 New in ICHE: Can beard covers improve speech intelligibility while maintaining respirator fit? An under-mask elastic band beard cover with N95/P2 respirators found no meaningful impact on speech or hearing offering potential for inclusive PPE strategies #IDsky 📄: doi.org/10.1017/ice....

Tobacco industry is targeting teens and 40 million+ are getting hooked. Our youth deserve better. Read the report: http://bit.ly/46BQOui #NoTobacco

🎤 “Establishing the First Water-Free ITU in the UK & Challenges in Water/Wastewater Safety” 📍 Healthcare Estates Conference 2025, Manchester Central 📅 21 Oct 2025 🔗 Learn more about BEIPI: https://ow.ly/SAA150X6TLx #IHEEM2025 #IPC #BEIPI

🎤 “Establishing the First Water-Free ITU in the UK & Challenges in Water/Wastewater Safety” 📍 Healthcare Estates Conference 2025, Manchester Central 📅 21 Oct 2025 🔗 Learn more about BEIPI: https://ow.ly/SAA150X6TLx #IHEEM2025 #IPC #BEIPI