The Infectious Diseases Department at Believers Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients suffering from various infections. Our team of highly trained infectious diseases specialists offers expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing both common and complex infections across all healthcare settings. We work closely with other medical specialties to ensure optimal patient outcomes, particularly in cases involving multi-drug resistant infections, rare viral and fungal infections, and infection management in immunocompromised patients.
Our infectious diseases specialists are equipped to diagnose and manage infections of all levels of complexity in both outpatient (OPD) and inpatient (IPD) settings. Services include:
In collaboration with our oncology team, our specialists manage the heightened infection risks faced by cancer patients undergoing treatments like chemotherapy or immunosuppressive therapy. Services include:
Our department is proactive in preventing infections through comprehensive vaccination programs tailored to different patient groups, including:
Our infectious diseases physicians play a critical role in maintaining the hospital's antimicrobial stewardship program, which ensures the appropriate use of antibiotics and reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance. This involves:
We conduct hospital-wide surveillance to monitor healthcare-associated infections and ensure prompt isolation measures to prevent the spread of contagious diseases.
Our department conducts regular training sessions for healthcare staff on infection control protocols, the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and the latest best practices in infectious diseases management.
We ensure patients and their families are educated about infection prevention, symptom recognition, and when to seek medical help, empowering them to play an active role in their care.
The Infectious Diseases Department is actively involved in creating and updating hospital-wide protocols for infection management. This includes:
Our team leads the hospital’s response to infectious disease outbreaks, coordinating efforts to contain infections and implementing swift mitigation strategies.
We are committed to continuously improving infection control practices through data-driven analysis and feedback, regularly monitoring performance metrics, and ensuring all strategies align with the highest standards of care.