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Infection Control Academy of India
| Abbreviation | IFCAI |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2016 |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) |
| Headquarters | Hyderabad, India |
Region served | India and Low-to-Medium Resource Countries |
| Website | IFCAI Official Website |
Infection Control Academy of India (IFCAI) is a not-for-profit organization established in 2016, dedicated to promoting infection prevention and control (IPC) across India and other low-to-medium resource countries. IFCAI focuses on capacity building, research, and policy development to enhance hygiene and public health standards.
Mission & Vision
[edit]The mission of IFCAI is to train healthcare professionals, strengthen IPC systems, and develop effective strategies to prevent infections. The organization envisions a safer world by promoting affordable and high-quality healthcare through evidence-based infection control measures.
Core Values
[edit]IFCAI operates based on the following principles: - Delivering best-in-class IPC education. - Democratizing knowledge to prevent infectious diseases effectively. - Encouraging open collaboration with organizations sharing similar objectives. - Leveraging global resources for faster change. - Developing policy guidelines for an infection-free healthcare system.
Strategic Framework & Scope
[edit]IFCAI follows the World Health Organization (WHO) IPC core components as part of its strategic framework, which includes: - Implementation of IPC programs and guidelines. - Training and capacity-building for healthcare professionals. - Surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). - Adoption of multimodal strategies for infection prevention. - Monitoring and audits of IPC practices. - Enhancing hospital infrastructure, staffing, and hygiene standards.
Objectives
[edit]The primary objectives of IFCAI are: - Strengthening infection control training and research. - Developing higher standards of hygiene and infection control. - Shaping public health policies through research and consultancy. - Establishing an independent accreditation system for infection control education. - Creating career opportunities for hygiene and infection control professionals. - Certifying and assessing disinfectants and antiseptic products.
Collaborations & Partnerships
[edit]IFCAI collaborates with several national and international organizations, including: - Public Health Foundation of India - International Society for Disease Surveillance - University of Hyderabad
Contributions & Impact
[edit]IFCAI has played a pivotal role in training healthcare workers and spreading awareness about infection control. Some of its key initiatives include: - Training and certification of over 5,000 healthcare workers. - Hosting online discussion groups to support healthcare professionals. - Publishing a free infection prevention newsletter reaching 15,000 healthcare professionals in Asia, Africa, and Gulf countries. - Offering e-learning courses on IPC in collaboration with the University of Hyderabad. - Launching India’s first Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control.
References
[edit]- "IFCAI – Infection Control Academy of India". IFCAI Official Website. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
- The Hindu Staff Reporter (2022-09-10). "India's First PG Diploma in Infection Prevention Launched". The Hindu.
- Dr. A. Rao (2023). "Strengthening Infection Prevention Strategies in India" (PDF). Journal of Public Health.
- Times of India (2024-01-15). "Infection Control Training Expands in India". Times of India.
- "Public Health Foundation of India partners with IFCAI". PHFI. Retrieved 2025-03-20.
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