Congress under the auspices

The Freiburg Infectiology and Hygiene Congress is once again taking place this year under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warken, thus sending out a strong signal of the relevance of the topic.

Program (German only)

Foreword of the City Freiburg im Breisgau

The Mayor of Freiburg warmly welcomes the participants of the Freiburg Infectiology and Hygiene Congress to the city. In his welcoming address, he highlights the great importance of the congress, something we have been aware of not just since the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic.

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The Freiburg Infectiology and Hygiene Congress is on the Horizon

This year, the congress will once again inspire over 1400 guests with a wide range of topics and renowned speakers. Look forward to an exceptional lecture program, covering everything from the latest top studies to the most pressing challenges in hospital hygiene. Take the opportunity for valuable personal exchange and enjoy the unique flair of Freiburg. clinicum reports. 

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Congress 2025

The next Freiburg Infectious disease and Prevention Congress will take place on October 08-10, 2025 in the popular Freiburg Concert-Hall.

You can look forward to inspiring discussions and a great atmosphere. The program and all information will be updated regularly.

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World Sepsis Day 13.09.2025

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition in which the immune system overreacts to an infection. This excessive response can damage the body’s own tissues and organs, leading to functional impairment.

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Post-coronavirus hygiene: what remains important?

The coronavirus pandemic has changed our awareness of hygiene. What is still important and useful about hygiene? And where are particularly large numbers of bacteria, viruses, or germs lurking? Ernst Tabori, Managing Director and Medical Director of the BZH discusses these issues in an interview with the business magazine Netzwerk Südbaden.

Publication (German)

congress reports of the infection and hygiene congress 2024 in freiburg.

More than 1,300 attendees once again made it clear this year that the Infectious Diseases and Hygiene Congress in Freiburg im Breisgau – an anniversary event in 2024 – is an excellent source of scientific information. The journals HYGIENE & MEDIZIN, clinicum and Health & Care Management report on it.

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Congress 2024 - archives

Here you can view the impressions of the Freiburg Infectious disease and Prevention Congress 2024.

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BZH-CIRS-BPL Portal (German only)

Our "Critical Incident Reporting Systems" (CIRS) portal has been expanded to include "Best Practice Learning" (BPL). Click here for positive examples of successful infection prevention.

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