Events

March 24 2026, marks World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, a critical reminder of TB's ongoing threat to health care settings and communities worldwide. As infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals navigate an increasingly complex landscape of infectious disease prevention, understanding tuberculosis epidemiology, transmission pathways, and new diagnostic innovations is essential. Tuberculosis affects 10.7 million annually. IPC professionals prevent health care-associated TB through respiratory isolation, staff screening, and contact investigation. World TB Day 2026 affirms TB elimination is achievable through dedicated infection […]

Each year the SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign aims to progress the goal of maintaining a global profile on the importance of hand hygiene in health care and to ‘bring people together’ in support of hand hygiene improvement globally. WHO calls on everyone to be inspired by the global movement to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), i.e. achieving better health and well-being for all people at all ages, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health care services and access to safe, […]

The 2026 conference theme, Building Bridges: Strengthening collaborative perioperative care, highlights the vital role of teamwork and partnership in the perioperative setting. It underscores the importance of forging strong connections—both within the professional community and beyond—to enhance patient care, share knowledge, and drive innovation together.  

The conference theme, Building Bridges: Strengthening collaborative perioperative care, highlights the vital role of teamwork and partnership in the perioperative setting. It underscores the importance of forging strong connections – both within our professional community and beyond – to enhance patient care, share knowledge and drive innovation together. For more information visit the event website https://acorn.eventsair.com/acorn-2026/

Registration for the GENCA 2026 National Conference is now open. Join us at the GENCA 2026 National Conference, where gastroenterology nurses and industry leaders come together to shape the future of our specialty. This conference is designed to inspire your passion, influence best practices, and innovate the way we deliver care.

Returning in 2026, the Expo is designed to empower individuals and families to embrace the future with confidence. Explore the latest innovations in health, aged care, and living well, with a showcase of products, services, and resources tailored to support informed choices. Gain access to expert advice and practical tools to help you and your loved ones live and age well. Don’t miss this must-attend event! Free to attend!