Infectious diseases continue to be among the most serious public health problems around the world and UAE mainly because of (i) There is no updated surveillance systems maintained in large parts of the world in particular the developing countries, (ii) International travel and migration in the Gulf region, and (iii) Numerous outbreaks of drug- resistant microbes were documented around the world. Therefore, our group has been established in 2017 to provide the community with accurate data and complimentary information in relation to infectious diseases with special focus on the UAE.   ​

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