CDC's Dr. Beth Bell Talks About Antibiotic Resistance and Steps to Address the Global Challenge
In a guest post written for the Global Health Technologies Coalition, Dr. Beth Bell, director of CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, discusses the growing problem of antibiotic drug resistance and what we can do to address this challenge. Fighting for the future: Why we must come together to fight antibiotic resistance around the globe, highlights the current crisis and how partners can join together to focus on helping countries around the world strengthen basic capacities to defeat antibiotic resistance.
For additional information about antibiotic resistance, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance. To learn about CDC’s Antibiotic Resistance Solutions Initiative, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/solutions-initiative.
Source: CDC
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers
July 4th 2025Once dominated by nurses, infection prevention now welcomes professionals from public health, lab science, and respiratory therapy—each bringing unique expertise that strengthens patient safety and IPC programs.
How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels
July 3rd 2025Despite routine disinfection, hospital surfaces, such as stretchers, remain reservoirs for harmful microbes, according to several recent studies. From high-touch areas to damaged mattresses and the effectiveness of antimicrobial coatings, researchers continue to uncover persistent risks in environmental hygiene, highlighting the critical need for innovative, continuous disinfection strategies in health care settings.
