Who We Are
Infection Prevention Network Kenya (IPNET-K) is a professional society for healthcare professionals with an interest and/or engaged in the practice of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Registered in 2011, our membership is drawn from diverse cadres including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, and public health officers. We build capacity, advocate, and champion patient safety across healthcare and medical training institutions.
Our Vision
To be a leading professional society in championing and promoting safe and quality healthcare through IPC and AMR best practices in the Eastern Africa region.
Our Mission
To champion safe and quality healthcare through leadership, advocacy, capacity building, research, and policy formulation in IPC and AMR.
Our Core Values
Accountability
Integrity
Professionalism
Teamwork
Equity
Our Objectives
- To hold scientific conferences, workshops, and continuous professional development for our members.
- To support the development and implementation of IPC and AMR systems in healthcare facilities.
- To provide leadership and technical expertise in the formulation of national and regional policies.
- To support the development of IPC and AMR curriculum for healthcare professionals.
- To support the generation and dissemination of scientific information through research.
- To form linkages with other national and international bodies with similar interests.