Greetings!
It is with great pride and enthusiasm that I welcome you all to the PHICS Annual Convention 2026 — a gathering of infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, clinicians, policymakers, and advocates united by one purpose: to safeguard every patient, every healthcare worker, and every community.
This year’s theme, embodies our collective vision of strengthening infection prevention from the ground up. In an era where emerging and re-emerging infections continue to test our systems, it reminds us that every local initiative, every surveillance effort, every hand hygiene campaign, and every strengthened policy contributes to a larger global movement toward safer, more resilient healthcare.
To all our participants, speakers, and partners, we thank you for your unwavering commitment to the IPC mission. May this convention inspire us to continue driving change, fostering excellence, and building stronger connections across borders, all in the name of safer healthcare for all.
Warm regards,
Maria Lourdes Bernadeth V. Manipon, RN
Vice President, PHICS