Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in African Healthcare Systems: Lessons from the Turn Nigeria Orange Network

This lecture will explore the critical role of the Turn Nigeria Orange Network in improving infection prevention and control (IPC) practices across healthcare facilities in Nigeria. Turn Nigeria Orange Network, an initiative of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), aims to reduce healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and combat antimicrobial resistance through a nationwide collaboration of healthcare facilities. As one of the 19 inaugural facility focal persons in the network, I will provide insights into the network’s approach to building sustainable IPC structures, conducting capacity-building programmes, promoting inter-facility collaboration, and leveraging data to drive impactful change in healthcare delivery. This presentation will outline the lessons learned from the Turn Nigeria Orange Network experience, highlighting strategies for scaling up IPC interventions across healthcare systems in Africa. 

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Dr. Esohe Olivia Ogboghodo is an Associate Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine at the University of Benin, Nigeria, and Chair of the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Committee at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital. As one of the 19 pioneering facility focal persons of the Turn Nigeria Orange Network, an initiative led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), she has been at the forefront of strengthening IPC systems to mitigate healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Dr. Ogboghodo has been involved in implementing national IPC guidelines, leading healthcare worker training, and ensuring sustainable IPC practices within her institution. She is a dedicated public health expert and researcher with a focus on advancing healthcare systems across Nigeria and Africa.

Moderated by Dr. Jorge Salinas, Assistant Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases).