Animation: Infection prevention in hospitals: a shared responsibility

Did you know 1 in 14 hospitalised patients in the EU/EEA contracts an infection during their stay?
Every year, 4.3 million patients acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI) — many of which are preventable.

This short animation sheds light on the causes, consequences, and most importantly, how we can prevent HAIs. From respiratory infections and surgical site complications to bloodstream and urinary tract infections, HAIs pose a serious threat to patient safety — especially for the most vulnerable: premature babies, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.