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Infectious Diseases

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The infectious diseases department manages the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with infectious or communicable diseases.

Infectious Diseases
The Infectious Diseases Department's primary mission is the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of patients with infectious or communicable diseases. Its main functions are as follows:

Providing medical care for patients suffering from bacterial, viral, parasitic, or fungal infections.
Diagnosing and treating infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, malaria, and other emerging infections.
Providing clinical and therapeutic follow-up for inpatients and outpatients.
Preventing the transmission of infections through the application of hygiene and healthcare-associated infection prevention measures.
Contributing to the epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases and the reporting of cases in accordance with national guidelines.
Participating in epidemic control and preparedness and response activities in the event of a public health emergency.
Promoting the appropriate use of antibiotics to prevent antibiotic resistance.

Train and raise awareness among healthcare staff, patients, and the community about infectious disease prevention measures.
Collaborate with other services and partners in the implementation of public health programs.

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Phone

(+221) 33 996 22 84

Schedule

24h/24 et 7j/7

Address

Vélingara Road, Saré Moussa Quarter, PO Box 321, Kolda, Senegal

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