To establish a common administrative structure which will provide secretarial or administrative support to its member Societies
To improve communication between member Societies and interest groups
Generate support and contributions towards a single scientific Journal with high standards, encompassing all member Societies interests
Improve congress support of a joint biennial congress at which all Societies will be equally represented
The objectives of the Federation shall be:
To advance the understanding of infectious diseases, medical microbiology and virology and the control of hospital and community-acquired infections
To promote the exchange of information relating to all aspects of infectious diseases, medical microbiology and virology and the control of hospital and community-acquired infections
To foster greater collaboration between the clinically and laboratory based divisions of all the disciplines in the respective Societies
To advise with regard to the training and maintenance of standards within the disciplines in the respective Societies
To forge links with Federations and Societies representing similar interests throughout the world
