PAICA Highlights Professional Cleaning in Ebola Preparedness

The Pan-African Industrial Cleaning Academy (PAICA) convened a Stakeholders Engagement and Press Briefing on Ebola Preparedness and Response, highlighting the critical role of trained cleaning practitioners in preventing infections and transmissible diseases.

The event brought together health sector representatives, cleaning professionals, facility managers, civil society groups and the media to discuss environmental hygiene as an essential part of public health preparedness.

Speaking at the engagement, PAICA’s lead convener, Amb. Olubunmi Dayo David Fagbuyiro, called for greater recognition of cleaning practitioners as frontline partners in infection prevention. Discussions emphasised proper disinfection, safe waste management, correct use of protective equipment and standardised training.

Key recommendations included incorporating certified cleaning practitioners into disease response committees, strengthening infection prevention training, establishing standby cleaning response teams and promoting joint public awareness campaigns.

PAICA reaffirmed its commitment to expanding professional training and working with health authorities to build safer communities across Africa.