UHWI Centre for Infection Prevention & Control

A Caribbean Beacon of Clinical Excellence — leading the region in infection surveillance, antimicrobial stewardship, outbreak preparedness, and digital health innovation.

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Defining the Standard of Care

Anchored in the University Hospital of the West Indies — the region's premier teaching hospital since 1952 — our Centre serves as the intellectual and clinical engine for infection prevention, surveillance, and outbreak readiness across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean.

Clinical Engine

Bridging frontline patient care with regional public health strategy through expert-led intervention.

Regional Reach

Serving Jamaica and the wider Caribbean with authoritative guidance and surveillance capacity.

Legacy of Excellence

Over seven decades of academic medicine and clinical leadership shaping Caribbean healthcare.

Clinical Guidance & Antimicrobial Stewardship

Our team delivers evidence-based protocols to manage multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) and healthcare-associated infections — protecting patients and healthcare workers alike. Our work is directly aligned with global standards through active partnerships with PAHO and WHO.

Evidence-Based Protocols

Rigorously developed guidelines for MDRO management, HAI prevention, and antimicrobial prescribing across all care settings.

Expert Leadership

Institutional policy shaped by senior clinicians and infection specialists driving measurable outcomes.

Global Standards

Ongoing alignment with the Pan-American Health Organization and World Health Organization to uphold international best practice.

Education & The Future of IPC Training

We believe in consistent training and development to build sustainable regional capacity in outbreak preparedness and infection control.

Best Practice Training Activities

A dedicated team structured curricula for IPC professionals and frontline clinical staff.

Simulation-Based Learning

Immersive, scenario-driven training that prepares teams for real-world outbreak response and containment.

Regional Expertise Network

Cultivating a Caribbean-wide community of IPC leaders operationalizing infection control at every facility level.

Research & Innovation

Advancing Knowledge. Reducing Harm.

Our epidemiological research directly targets the reduction of mortality and morbidity for both communicable and non-communicable diseases — translating academic inquiry into frontline impact.

  • Critical surveillance and audit programs informing national health policy
  • Research Day — celebrating a legacy of academic excellence
  • Data-driven medicine through active internal monitoring and continuous quality improvement
70+

Years of Service

At the region's leading teaching hospital

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Research Pillars

Spanning surveillance, AMR, HAI, and more

Your Gateway to a Safer Caribbean

Access the tools and expertise your team needs — from surveillance updates and quick-reference diagnostic resources to professional training and collaborative research opportunities. Together, we are building a resilient, digitally-integrated Caribbean health system.

Protocols & Quick-Reference Tools

Browse our curated library of clinical guidelines, diagnostic pathways, and IPC checklists — built for rapid deployment at the point of care.

Training & Capacity Building

Join our professional development network and sharpen your team's outbreak readiness with structured, expert-led programming.

Surveillance & Research Updates

Stay current with real-time epidemiological data, AMR trends, and landmark research shaping Caribbean infection control policy.

News & Announcements

Follow the latest developments from our Centre — from outbreak alerts and policy updates to upcoming conferences and publications.