Introduction Infectious diseases still cause a significant burden of morbidity and mortality
among children in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). There are ample opportunities …

Infection prevention challenges are ubiquitous in healthcare, but some are unique to or
more prevalent in low-and middle-income country settings. Despite limited resources …

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and
young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose …

Infectious diseases are the leading cause of death globally, particularly among children and
young adults. The spread of new pathogens and the threat of antimicrobial resistance pose …

The history of infection prevention and control (IPC) dates back at least 2500 years, with
recommendations for large rooms with adequate ventilation to help reduce the spread of …

Every year, about 3.5 million children die in the first 59 days of life, with 98% of these deaths
occurring in lowand middle-income countries (LMICs). 1, 2 Serious bacterial infections …

Background: Newborn infections are responsible for approximately one-third of the
estimated 4.0 million neonatal deaths that occur globally every year. Appropriately targeted …

Current understanding of the causes of under-5 childhood deaths in low-and middle-income
countries relies heavily on country-level vital registration data and verbal autopsies. Reliable …

Maternal and neonatal infections remain responsible for up to 1 million deaths each year
globally. Current approaches to prevention, early diagnosis and appropriate management …

Several evidence-based practices are effective in reducing the incidence and the impact of
HAIs in children; however, proper implementation remains a challenge. Additionally, several …