ICSP was formed in 1992 and was officially registered in October 1994. Since last ten years ICSP is at the forefront of sensitizing public, creating health awareness, providing training and conducting and supporting research on various aspects of public health importance.

ICSP has a strong network of health care professionals, opinion leaders and international experts. It has conducted and supported various activities targeted at prevention of diseases and control of infections with special reference to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis.

OBJECTIVES:

· To increase awareness and importance of microbiology and infection control for prevention of diseases.

· To promote scientific knowledge of health care through seminars, symposia, discussion, reports and publication.

· To stimulate scientific research and investigations related to infection control.

· To formulate recommendations for infection control in hospitals and community.

· To provide training, counseling and laboratory facilities in the relevant fields.

· To establish and support clinics, hospitals and libraries for furthering aims and objectives of the society.