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Dr. Robert Lodu Serafino Wani Swaka
Consultant Physician, Infectious Diseases; Chair, Infection Prevention Committee; Clinical Lead, Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Service.
The Tropical and Infectious Diseases Division at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi provides high-quality personalised care, using cutting-edge diagnostic technology and state-of-the-art facilities.
Our dedicated team of European and Canadian board-certified experts specialise in preventing, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of bacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic infections. We offer inpatient and outpatient services and conduct medical ward rounds in multiple units such as critical care units and burns units. Our team are also leaders in developing strategies to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections whilst in the hospital.
In addition to clinical services, we provide education and training for medical students and participate in infection-related research projects locally and internationally. We also help to organise multiple national and international conferences on infectious diseases, and are members of expert groups that help to develop global guidelines, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Guideline Development Group.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES SERVICESWe are the first hospital in the Middle East to develop and use the Firstline App, which is the world’s most prominent clinical point of care application for antimicrobial management, enabling healthcare practitioners to share their expertise and help improve patient care from their mobile phones.
Our Tropical and Infectious Diseases Division offers consultation services and works closely with doctors, nurses, and pharmacists from various medical and surgical specialities to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
Furthermore, our division collaborates with clinical microbiology consultants and radiologists to detect and treat infections using advanced microbiological laboratory methods and imaging technologies.
Our specialised Travel Health Clinic is committed to meeting the evolving needs of international travellers departing from or arriving in the UAE. We prioritise your health and well-being with personalised, comprehensive services designed to prevent and address travel-related health concerns.
From pre-travel consultations and vaccinations to post-travel health assessments, our expert team ensures you are prepared for a safe journey and supported upon your return.
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Advanced training in infectious disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
Consultant Physician, Infectious Diseases; Chair, Infection Prevention Committee; Clinical Lead, Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Service.
Consultant Physician, Infectious Diseases; Chair of the Tropical and Infectious Diseases Division; Chair, Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
Consultant, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine; Director, Infectious Diseases Fellowship Programme.
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Specialist Physician, Infectious Diseases
Specialist, Infectious Diseases
Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient (CCrISP) is a two-day, interactive course, which includes mandatory, pre-course e-learning. It covers the practical skills and knowledge that health care professionals need to effectively care for surgical patients, including those who are deteriorating or at risk of doing so.
