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Pandemic findings and lessons learnd
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed weaknesses and gaps in healthcare systems around the world. For example, bottlenecks in critical supplies, a lack of investment in
Global Handwashing Day
The global COVID 19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented focus on hand hygiene. However, the new attention paid to it in all our everyday
Negotiating Truth – Viennese research project is based on Semmelweis
The phrase “negotiating truth” was originally suggested as a conceptual label for a research project analyzing the role of emotions in the public discourse on science and
SEMMELWEIS – a music-theater work
We are delighted that Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis will not be forgotten in the musical world either, and that the story of our namesake will thus
History of Hand Hygiene
The “International Day of Hand Hygiene” on May 5 was initiated by the World Health Organization in 2009. Since then the WHO campaign emphasizes hand
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
In times of COVID-19 (corona virus), the hand hygiene required by the Semmelweis Foundation is even more crucial. The most important and effective preventive measure
This was our fourth Semmelweis Talk: The influence of COVID-19 on MDRO´s & infection control
This time we were privileged to welcome Andreas Voss, Professor and Chair of the department of clinical microbiology and infection control at the University Medical Center in Groningen, Emese Szilagyi, medical director at Péterfy Hospital in Budapest, and last but not least Jakub Kozák, CEO and co-founder of Datlowe.
Review: Our 2nd Semmelweis Talk about HHEA
“Learning from the Best” has been the motto for the 2nd Semmelweis Talk that took place on 28th of June 2022.
Representatives from Villach (Austria), Ms Elke Schindler, and Pula (Croatia), Ms Martina Močenić, shared insights into their journey as award winners.
Review: Our 1st Semmelweis Talk about Humor
In our first Semmelweis Talk “Humor as Success Factor in Hospital Hygiene” Monica Culen (Red Noses) and Didier Pittet (WHO) gave interesting insights in their work.