Experts are working together to bring down rates of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in low- and middle-income countries, which can be at least 3 times higher than those in high-income countries. Healthcare professionals trained in infection prevention and control (IPC) are critical to reduce HAIs and improve patient and healthcare worker safety, but many healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries lack trained IPC professionals. CDC and ICAP at Columbia University collaborated with partners in Sierra Leone and Ethiopia to develop and establish IPC training programs. These programs aim to equip IPC professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively
