The mission of PRIDA is to develop and support the Prevention, Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diseases across Pacific Nations.  Our multi-faceted approach includes: 

• Building long-term relationships with infectious disease professionals in the Pacific and Southeast Asia
• Providing on-the-ground training and support through mentoring, ward and laboratory rounds, workshops, seminars, practical sessions and journal clubs for Infectious Diseases, Microbiology and Infection Prevention & Control.
• Offering virtual training programs, including UNITAS-CIFAL-endorsed Postgraduate Diplomas in Diagnostic and Clinical Microbiology, Laboratory Rounds and Pharmacist Antimicrobial Stewardship tutorial program.
• Providing real-time advice to clinical staff regarding diagnosis, management and prevention of infectious diseases
• Developing consensus guidelines and policies
• Facilitating overseas placements for LMIC stakeholders
• Promoting correct diagnosis and appropriate management to ensure efficient use of scarce resources
• Supplying equipment and laboratory materials