Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 2022: In an effort to create awareness about infection prevention and pay tribute to the invaluable role that Infection Preventionists (IPs) play, Health Bay – one of the top-rated medical centres in Dubai famous for providing international standards of medical care hosted an event on International Infection Prevention.
The event witnessed the presence of Dr Arpan David CEO Al waha healthcare Investments and Dr Maham Anwar Operation Director Health Bay Group who addressed the hospital staff and visitors with a keynote on the importance of maintaining hygiene for infection prevention.
The event also showcased activities such as fun games (PPE donning and Doffing activity), quiz, poster making, and more that aimed to shine a spotlight on the invaluable role frontline healthcare workers play in preventing infection. The event also extended appreciation to the staff who serve as a backbone in mitigating risks related to infection and named key members of the nursing staff as Hand Hygiene and Sanitation Heroes.
Health Bay also pledged its appreciation to the sponsors for making the event a grand success. “We are grateful to industry champions and association partners who have joined us today to bring to focus the importance of infection prevention and recognize our IPs as healthcare superstars,” said a spokesperson of Health Bay.
The celebration also witnessed a cake-cutting ceremony to recognize and celebrate the critically important work of IPs.
Infection prevention and control has always been an important part of public health and safety. As global fight against COVID-19 continues, the world’s communities are reminded just how important infection preventionists are in keeping communities safe.