ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2025
Assessment of Infection Prevention and Control in Somali Healthcare Facilities using the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework.
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- Facility-level determinants of infection prevention and control monitoring in Somalia: evidence from the 2024 Harmonized Health Facility Assessment.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Microbial etiology and antimicrobial resistance patterns in neonates admitted to a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit in Mogadishu, Somalia.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Amphotericin B and Antifungal Stewardship in Somalia: Irrational Use, Misconceptions, and Emerging Challenges.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
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- Antimicrobial Resistance in Somalia: A Silent Public Health Crisis Demanding Immediate Action.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
- Critical Gaps in Infection Prevention and Control in Somalia: Insights from the 2024 Nationwide Harmonized Health Facility Assessment Data.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial resistance trends of ESKAPEE pathogens isolated from intensive care unit patients at a tertiary care hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia: a retrospective study (2020-2024).Frontiers in microbiology · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Intensive Care Units in Somalia: A Commentary on Measurement Gaps and Facility-Level Priorities for Infection Prevention and Stewardship.Infection and drug resistance · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundImproving healthcare-associated infections, fighting antibiotic resistance, and controlling outbreaks are all made possible by infection prevention and control, a significant global public health concern, particularly in Africa. To pinpoint areas that needed improvement, this study aimed to assess Infection Prevention and Control in Somali Healthcare Facilities using the WHO Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework.
methods307 healthcare facilities in Somalia, or 30% of the 1,023 facilities listed by the Federal Ministry of Health, had their IPC practices evaluated by cross-sectional research in October and November 2022. Descriptive statistics were used in the study to examine data categorized by facility type, ownership, and location. The facilities were divided into four IPC levels-inadequate, basic, intermediate, and advanced using the World Health Organization's Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF).
resultsThe mean overall IPCAF score was 136/800, which indicates inadequate IPC practices. 85% of the institutions were public hospitals, while the majority (68.83%) were primary healthcare centers. CC1 (IPC Program) and CC 5 (Multi-modal Strategies) got the lowest values out of the eight IPC core components, suggesting major improvement. while CC 7 (Workload, Staffing, and Bed Occupancy) and CC 8 (Environments, Materials, and Equipment) had the greatest results. Inadequate IPCAFs were found in all States. The results highlight the urgent need for national and regional policies to give IPC programs and infrastructure funding the Highest priority, mainly in low-performing areas and primary healthcare settings. Regional differences highlight the need for specialized approaches to increase IPC capacity in every state.
conclusionsThe initial IPCAF assessment of Somali healthcare facilities reveals inadequate IPC levels, highlighting the need for urgent intervention to improve practices, ensure patient safety, and support the development of a national IPC policy in Somalia.
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