Syndromic screening for infection prevention and control measures during public health emergencies

The objective of this technical note is to inform health-care settings of a simplified screening approach for early detection and safe placement of patients with syndromes of suspected infections that are known to rapidly transmit as health care-associated infections. This technical note includes contextual information relevant to implementing syndromic screening for IPC measures in the context of public health emergencies.

Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene measures during mpox vaccination activities

This document summarizes the key IPC principles and the precautions for safely delivering and administering mpox vaccines. It is intended for policymakers, immunization programme managers, IPC focal points at national, subnational and facility levels, mpox outbreak responders and health and care workers involved in mpox vaccination delivery.

Infection prevention and control and water sanitation and hygiene in health facilities during mpox disease outbreaks

The IPC and WASH rapid assessment tool (RAT) is meant to assess health facilities within mpox-affected areas that have at least one inpatient bed. This guide is intended for individuals who are conducting assessments of a facility, regardless of their previous IPC and /or WASH experience. This guide provides detailed instructions and describes the parameters for each criterion, data collection exercise and follow-up actions based on the assessment findings and recommendations. 

Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene measures for home care and isolation for mpox in resource-limited settings: interim operational guide

This interim operational guide outlines infection prevention, control, and water, sanitation, and hygiene measures for home care and isolation of mpox in resource-limited settings. It focuses on practical strategies to manage and prevent the spread of the virus when persons with mpox are isolated at home in settings with limited resources. This document is intended for health and care workers, caregivers, and public health authorities.

Strengthening hand hygiene practices in community settings and health-care facilities in the context of mpox

This report is a summary and call to action produced by the World Health Organization for member states to prioritize hand hygiene across communities and healthcare facilities, to protect public health and break the chain of mpox transmission.