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Building a National Infection Prevention and Control Programme: the 'Turn Nigeria Orange' Programme, 2019-2023.

Tochi Okwor1, Lindsay K Tompkins2, Muzzammil Gadanya3

  • 1Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria tochi.okwor@ncdc.gov.ng.

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Nigeria established a national Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programme to combat healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This initiative provides a model for other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) seeking to strengthen their IPC efforts.

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AfricaHealth policies and all other topicsHealth systemsHygienePrevention strategies

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) pose significant global health challenges.
  • Many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) struggle with inadequate national and facility-level Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programmes.
  • Nigeria identified critical gaps in IPC, prompting the prioritization of a national IPC programme.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the evidence-based, stepwise approach used to establish and implement Nigeria's National IPC Programme over its initial five years.
  • To detail the strategies employed, including program structure, assessments, implementation, guideline development, and network establishment.
  • To share successes and challenges as a practical example for other LMICs.

Main Methods:

  • Formation of the IPC Programme within the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • National and tertiary health facility-level IPC programme assessments to prioritize interventions.
  • Development and implementation of the 'Turn Nigeria Orange' strategy, national IPC guidelines, and revised IPC policy.
  • Collaboration for a national IPC curriculum, training, and mentorship programs.
  • Establishment of the 'Orange Network' to enhance facility-level IPC implementation.

Main Results:

  • A structured National IPC Programme was established, guided by WHO core components and evidence-based practices.
  • National IPC guidelines and policies were developed and revised.
  • A national IPC curriculum and training programs were created, alongside a network for facility-level support.
  • The program demonstrated a systematic approach to strengthening IPC capacity in Nigeria.

Conclusions:

  • Nigeria successfully established a functional National IPC Programme, demonstrating a comprehensive and stepwise approach.
  • The program's framework, including assessments, strategic implementation, and capacity building, offers valuable insights for other LMICs.
  • The shared experiences provide a practical roadmap for developing and implementing effective national IPC programmes to combat HAIs and AMR.