Excellence in Environmental Hygiene · Asia Pacific

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Identifying, recognising and celebrating hospitals across Asia Pacific that demonstrate excellence in environmental hygiene and patient safety.

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About APSIC Environmental Hygiene Excellence Award (AEHEA)

The AEHEA honours hospitals that embed outstanding environmental hygiene practices into everyday care — protecting patients, staff, and communities across the Asia Pacific region.

Commitment to IPC

Demonstrate leadership in infection prevention and control through rigorous protocols, staff engagement, and continuous improvement in environmental hygiene.

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Innovative practices

Showcase evidence-based innovations, new technologies, and creative strategies that advance cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.

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Quality of care

Highlight how environmental hygiene directly improves patient outcomes, reduces infections, and strengthens trust in healthcare delivery.

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Message from Award Program Chair and APSIC President

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A/Prof. Moi Lin Ling

Program Chair, AEHEA

"Environmental hygiene is the silent guardian of patient safety. This award recognises the teams and institutions that make it visible, measurable, and exemplary."

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Prof. Anucha Apisarnthanarak

President, APSIC

"APSIC is proud to champion excellence in environmental hygiene across Asia Pacific. Together, we raise standards and save lives."

Why join the APSIC Environmental Hygiene Excellence Award?

Be Recognised

Earn regional credibility and peer recognition for your hospital's commitment to world-class environmental hygiene. Stand out as a benchmark institution across Asia Pacific.

Save Lives

Drive higher hygiene standards that directly reduce healthcare-associated infections and protect the patients and communities you serve every day.

Celebrated on the regional stage

Winners are announced at the APSIC Congress and promoted across regional healthcare networks, media, and partner channels.

Prestigious recognition, not a monetary prize

AEHEA is a non-monetary award focused on honouring excellence, sharing best practices, and inspiring continuous improvement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hospitals and healthcare institutions across the Asia Pacific region that demonstrate excellence in environmental hygiene and infection prevention are eligible to apply.
No. Submitting an application for the APSIC Environmental Hygiene Excellence Award is free of charge for all eligible institutions.
Applications are assessed on commitment to IPC, innovative environmental hygiene practices, measurable quality outcomes, and overall impact on patient safety.
The 2026 application timeline will be published soon. Register your interest to receive updates on key dates, submission guidelines, and announcements.
No. AEHEA is a prestigious non-monetary recognition that celebrates excellence, promotes best practices, and inspires institutions across the region.
Winners are announced at the APSIC Congress and promoted through APSIC's regional communication channels, partner networks, and the AEHEA website.

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