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WHX Cape Town

Infection prevention and control

Theme: Local ingenuity, global impact: strengthening infection prevention and control for sustainable health systems

2nd September 2025, Wednesday, CTICC, Cape Town

Overview

The WHX Cape Town Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Conference brings together Africa’s frontline IPC professionals, policymakers, researchers, and global partners to spotlight practical solutions that are transforming infection control in resource-limited contexts. This one-day forum explores how locally developed IPC strategies—often born of necessity—are influencing global practices, driving sustainability, and fortifying health systems against the next wave of infectious threats.

The programme showcases African-led innovation in blended learning, leadership, policy alignment, outbreak surveillance, environmental sustainability, and workforce resilience, equipping attendees with actionable insights to scale impact in their own contexts.

Learn from Local Success Stories: Discover practical, scalable IPC strategies that work in real-world conditions.
Bridge Policy and Practice: Gain tools to embed IPC leadership into national guidelines and policies.
Get Inspired by Data-Driven Action: See how facilities are integrating surveillance and audits into everyday practice.
Champion Sustainability: Explore innovative approaches linking IPC with AMR and environmental health.
Strengthen Workforce Resilience: Exchange ideas for maintaining IPC effectiveness despite staff and resource constraints.
Expand Your Network: Connect with IPC champions, global experts, and peers across Africa for ongoing collaboration.

Infection Prevention and Control Practitioners
Nurses and Nurse Leaders
Hospital Administrators and Clinical Managers
Public Health Officials and Policymakers
Environmental Health and WASH Professionals
Healthcare Waste Management Experts
Students and Educators in Public Health and Nursing
NGOs and Global Health Partners supporting IPC capacity building.

Chair:

Elizabeth Schoeman

ICAN, Cape Town, South Africa

Agenda

3rd September 2025

09:00 - 09:05

Opening Remarks & Welcome by Conference Chair

Chair: Elizabeth Schoeman, Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN), Cape Town, South Africa

9:05 - 9:25

Prevention as the First Line of Defence: Aligning IPC and AMR Agendas for Impact

Dr Arifa Parker, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Head of the Unit for Infection Prevention and Control at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital

09:25 - 09:30

Open Floor Q&A and Closing

09:30 - 10:00

Discussion:

Data to Action: Integrating Surveillance, Outbreak Monitoring, and Audit Feedback in IPC Programs

Briette du Toit Ludick, Infection Control Consultant

Yolanda van Zyl, Infection Control Practitioner, Paarl Hospital, Department of Health, Western Cape Government

10:00 - 10:15

Open Floor Q&A and Closing

10:15 - 10:35

IPC in the Community Setting

Wayne Adonis, Clinical Program Coordinator: IPC/OHS, Southern Western Sub-structures, Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Government

10:35 - 10:40

Open Floor Q&A and Closing

10:40 - 11:00

Waste Not, Want Not: Innovative Approaches to IPC and Environmental Sustainability

Rene Schoombie, Infection Control Practitioner, ICSSA Committee Member, Life Anncron Hospital

11:00 - 11:05

Open Floor Q&A and Closing

11:05 - 11:35

Voices from the Field: What Global Health Can Learn from African IPC Champions

Focus: How local IPC strategies, once seen as “low-resource solutions,” are now inspiring global practice.

Rene Schoombie, Infection Control Practitioner, ICSSA Committee Member, Life Anncron Hospital

Elizabeth Schoeman, ICAN IPDIC Programme Manager & Training Coordinator, Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN)Dr Arifa Parker, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Head of the Unit for Infection Prevention and Control at Stellenbosch University and Tygerberg Hospital

Maahirah Abrahams, Clinical Programme Coordinator- Infection Prevention & Control Grootte Schuur Hospital

11:35 - 11:55

Capacity Under Pressure: Navigating IPC Effectiveness Amidst Staffing Shortages and High Workload

Thabiso Bale, Hospital General Manager, Mediclinic Legae Hospital

11:55 - 12:00

Open Floor Q&A and Closing

12:00

Networking Break and Visit to the exhibition

WHX Cape Town

Cape Town International Convention Centre

Opening times

Tuesday, 2 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Wednesday, 3 Sep: 9am - 5pm

Thursday, 4 Sep: 9am - 4pm

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About us

World Health Expo is the world's leading healthcare platform for deeper learning, building relationships and doing business across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our commitment to data privacy