INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Specialized Care for Complex Infections & Prevention
At Shifa’s Infectious Diseases (ID) Department, our expert consultants provide precise diagnosis, tailored treatments, and prevention advice for a wide range of infectious conditions. With a multidisciplinary approach, we focus on compassionate, evidence-based care to treat, contain, and prevent infections.
Facilities
Our department is equipped with specialized infrastructure and systems to ensure safe, effective care:
Multidisciplinary coordination with Infection Control Committee, microbiologists, ID pharmacists, and nurses for integrated management
Advanced infection prevention protocols including but not limited to MRSA screening and decolonization, immunization of staff and dedicated rapid isolation facilities for infectious patients.
Regular updates and launch of different Infectious Diseases Management Protocols and Clinical Pathways
Continuous staff training and expert-led audits to uphold antibiotic stewardship and other safety standards.
Seamless linkages with ICU, oncology, and transplant units for high-risk and immunocompromised patients.
Diagnostic Services
We provide comprehensive evaluation across a broad spectrum of infections:
Expert diagnosis of bacterial, viral, parasitic, tuberculous and fungal infections
Pre-operative infection risk assessments and case based vaccination guidance
Laboratory and imaging support tailored to infection-specific needs
Screening and monitoring for chronic and epidemic-prone infections
Treatment & Management
Our specialists deliver individualized treatment plans for effective infection control and recovery:
Tailored treatment of complex bacterial, viral, parasitic, tuberculous and fungal infections
Specialized care for transplant recipients, ICU patients, and those on chemotherapy or immunosuppressants
Management of chronic and epidemic-prone infections including TB, malaria, dengue and influenza
Patient counseling on safe antibiotic use and personalized prevention strategies
Long-term follow-up and care for recurrent or resistant infections
Prevention & Infection Control
Our team leads hospital-wide infection prevention and control through:
Rigorous surveillance and containment of hospital-acquired infections
Antibiotic stewardship programs for appropriate antibiotic use and to combat drug resistance
Expert guidance on outbreak control, public health strategies, travel medicine and immunization services
Regular audits and continuous staff training to maintain global safety standards
Active participation in clinical research, teaching, policy development, and professional forums to advance infection prevention practices
Milestones
Launch of Infectious Disease Department
1997
Launch of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
2014
Launch of Shifa Antimicrobial Guidelines – First Edition
2019
Launch of Pilot Project on Vancomycin TDM
2019
Launch of Pilot Project on Antibiotic Restriction Implementation
2020
Launch of Antimicrobial Stewardship Quarterly Newsletter – First Edition
2021
Launch of Vancomycin AUC/MIC Based TDM
2022
Launch of Multiplex PCR Panels for Meningitis, Pneumonia and Sepsis
2024
Launch of Shifa Antimicrobial Guidelines – Second Edition
2024
Launch of Adult ID Fellowship Program
2024
Clinical Team
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