The Saudi Society of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
The Saudi Society for Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases was established based on the telegram of His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education No. 17/7/2 (24770) dated 13 Shawwal 1424 AH under the umbrella of Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, with its headquarters at King Fahad University Hospital in Al-Khobar, SSMMID aims to advance both theoretical and practical knowledge in its field while offering scientific and applied consultations and studies to public and private sectors in microbiology and infectious diseases. Guided by the regulations governing scientific societies in Saudi universities, its vision is to create a Gulf Region free of microbial and infectious diseases, with a mission dedicated to combating and controlling these diseases effectively.
▣ SSMMID Principle:
● Prevention is better than cure.
▣ SSMMID Vision:
● Increasing the awareness and knowledge, keeping up with the latest developments in microbiology and infectious diseases, and disseminating this information to the community and the medical field to reduce the incidence of infectious diseases.
▣ SSMMID Message:
● A leading scientific association dedicated to curbing the spread of microbial and infectious diseases.
▣ SSMMID Objectives:
● Advancing the scientific knowledge in the field of medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
● Offering expert medical consultations in the area of medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
● Promoting the exchange of scientific research and ideas among relevant organizations and institutions locally and internationally.
● Strengthening scientific collaboration and communication among SSMMID members.
● Enhancing the academic and professional capabilities of SSMMID members.
● Increasing public awareness to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
▣ SSMMID Activities:
● Promoting research initiatives and providing scientific consultations.
● Conducting scientific studies to improve practical applications in the field.
● Producing and distributing studies, newsletters, and scientific journals focused on medical microbiology and infectious diseases.
● Writing and translating scientific books related to medical microbiology, infectious diseases, and associated disciplines.
● Hosting conferences, courses, and workshops that explore scientific and cultural topics in microbiology and infectious diseases.
● Organizing scientific excursions and competitions in the field of microbiology and infectious diseases.
● Engaging the scientists and intellectuals in the association’s activities.
● Taking part in both local and international exhibitions.
