New system detects and tracks COVID-19 transmission in hospitals
A new proof-of-concept system is harnessing new techniques to detect and track COVID-19 transmission in hospitals.
A team of scientists from the University of Manchester...
Hand hygiene messaging for infection control
Dr Sophie Rutter of the University of Sheffield speaks to HEQ about how to promote handwashing to children.
As children in countries around the world...
How to select the most hygienic and flexible hospital privacy screens
Hospital screens must be extremely hygienic to avoid infection spread.
Dag Göranson, President of Silentia AB, explains which important product features you should ask about...
Further developing infection prevention awareness
Infection prevention specialist firm GAMA aims to encourage awareness by integrating the public need for infection prevention.
In the face of the rollercoaster that was...
Saving lives through innovative vaccine cold chain technology
B Medical Systems is a global manufacturer and distributor of medical-grade devices for the vaccine cold chain, medical refrigeration and blood management systems.
B Medical...
Instant UV: a new paradigm to close the disinfection gap
A growing body of research shines light on the need to augment existing disinfection protocols with no-touch and chemical-free methods, such as Instant UV.
Infectious...
Propelling hygiene innovations in a post-COVID world
Livinguard AG’s Victoria Banaszak explores the need for evolving regulations to accommodate innovation driven by the pandemic.
Paradoxically, COVID-19 has delivered on hygiene innovation. Whether...
Revolutionising cleaning through nanotechnology
With its eco-friendly and highly effective products, Nano-Z Coating Ltd is transforming routine cleaning in both public and domestic environments.
Nano-Z Coating Ltd has been...
COVID-19 variants and implications for environmental hygiene
Diversey Europe infection prevention experts Dr Claire Khosravi and Peter Teska examine the potential impact of new COVID-19 variants on cleaning and disinfection protocols.
The...
Rapid, effective disinfection in the workplace
PuriFog offers a safe, innovative solution to protect staff, clients and visitors in business spaces.
As businesses around the world slowly begin to reopen under...
Three-quarters of over 70s in UK have COVID-19 antibodies
Public Health England reveals an estimated three-quarters of people in the UK between the ages of 75 and 80 have antibodies against COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines and the route out of the pandemic
The development and rollout of vaccines against COVID-19 form a key step in the journey towards a post-pandemic world.
For the past year, the coronavirus...
Chemical resistance of Tedlar PVF films
Tedlar’s pioneering PVF film technology is creating a safer and more sustainable environment for industries including transportation, electronics and healthcare.
DuPont™ Tedlar® is a versatile...
‘Clean between each vaccine’: interventions could make vaccination safer
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, European governments have encouraged us to stay well apart – so how can we now come together to safely roll...
Demographic trends in hand hygiene
Health Europa speaks with COPE Initiative Project Lead Mark Czeisler about demographic trends in hand hygiene and its significance in infection control.
Killing microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light
A novel LED irradiation system developed by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut aims to kill microorganisms with ultra-shortwave UV light – without side effects. Dr Sven Einfeldt...
Infection prevention and control during COVID-19
Jennie Wilson, Vice President of the Infection Prevention Society, speaks to HEQ about the key challenges facing infection prevention and control teams.
Jennie Wilson, interview...
Tackling drug-resistant infections: from evidence to action
Dr Ghada Zoubiane and Georgiana-Simona Baciu of the International Centre for AMR Solutions explore the risks posed by antimicrobial resistance, as well as how to tackle drug-resistant infections.
Innovation in hand hygiene: automated touch-free handwashing
CleanTech automated touch-free handwashing technology removes more than 99.9% of pathogens while saving time and resources.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described hand hygiene...
New guidance for prevention and control of T-lymphotropic virus type 1
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) has put forward strategies for the global prevention and control of Human T-lymphotropic virus type...
