# Global infection prevention and control initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-infection-prevention-and-control-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-19T20:36:51.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. In October 2026, various regions implemented initiatives to promote infection prevention and control (IPC). In Incheon, South Korea, the metropolitan city launched a Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention and Management Week to foster a culture of safety among medical staff and patients. The campaign focused on protocols such as hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, and managing multidrug-resistant bacteria like Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE). On an international scale, Infection Prevention Week was observed from October 18 to 24. This observance highlighted IPC as a cost-effective foundation for healthcare safety and a tool to limit antimicrobial resistance. In Puerto Rico, environmental health and safety firms utilized the week to promote testing and training services aimed at reducing pathogen exposure risks in healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: International Infection Prevention Week observed in October 2026 International Infection Prevention Week (October 18–24, 2026) promotes infection prevention and control measures to reduce disease spread, combat antimicrobial resistance, and enhance patient safety. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/international-infection-prevention-week-observed-in-october-2026 ### 2026-10-11: Incheon launches healthcare-associated infection prevention campaign Incheon is holding a Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention Week from Oct 12-16, promoting hygiene protocols and hosting a public quiz challenge to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/incheon-launches-healthcare-associated-infection-prevention-campaign --- Cite as: Global infection prevention and control initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-infection-prevention-and-control-initiatives