GIDS Research Radar · Saudi Arabia https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Saudi Arabia. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT Explainable machine learning framework for foodborne disease outbreak prediction in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia: case study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fpubh-2026-1883871-eeb9e35c/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fpubh-2026-1883871-eeb9e35c/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The authors frame the work as a proof-of-concept illustrating how predictive modeling, interpretability, and spatial risk mapping could be combined to support future foodborne outbreak surveillance in urbanizing settings. Foodborne disease outbreak Outbreak investigation Journal article Neonatal tetanus in undocumented migrant families in Saudi Arabia: outcomes and critical care resource utilization in a 10-year tertiary PICU cohort https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fped-2026-1807654-fef45b57/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fped-2026-1807654-fef45b57/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings quantify the heavy pediatric intensive-care burden of a vaccine-preventable disease and are framed in the abstract as supporting prevention priorities such as maternal vaccination, antenatal care, and safe delivery practices. Neonatal Tetanus Tetanus Vaccination Cohort study Cross-border introduction risk of Rift Valley fever virus: surveillance evidence from intercepted livestock in southwestern Saudi Arabia https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fvets-2026-1893786-032ae66e/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fvets-2026-1893786-032ae66e/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Documented viral presence in border-seized herds emphasizes the necessity for improved laboratory monitoring and coordinated biosecurity protocols to address transboundary animal health threats. Rift Valley fever Surveillance Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Diagnostics One Health Cross-sectional study Tuberculosis burden in Saudi Arabia: retrospective analysis of national surveillance data, 2012–2024, with future forecasts https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-14222-5-a8e79b76/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1186-s12879-026-14222-5-a8e79b76/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The authors frame the findings as relevant to advancing WHO End TB targets in Saudi Arabia, calling for strengthened surveillance, targeted screening, and region-specific interventions. Tuberculosis Surveillance Journal article Distribution of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, and the current situation of dengue fever and chikungunya in Iran and neighboring countries: a review study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013965-645f7528/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pntd-0013965-645f7528/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Ongoing vector proliferation and documented viral circulation indicate a growing regional burden that warrants coordinated monitoring strategies. Chikungunya Dengue Outbreak investigation Surveillance Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Journal article Current global trends in meningococcal disease control, risk groups and vaccination: Consensus of the Global Meningococcal Initiative https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2025-106635-94449766/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-jinf-2025-106635-94449766/ Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT These observations underscore evolving transmission patterns and atypical disease manifestations that may necessitate adjustments to routine immunization schedules and travel-related health advisories. COVID-19 Meningococcal disease Influenza Vaccination Health policy Surveillance Transmission dynamics Travel medicine Guideline Seasonal Mathematical Model of Salmonellosis Transmission and the Role of Contaminated Environments and Food Products https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-math13020322-cf7e330f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3390-math13020322-cf7e330f/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT The model highlights the relevance of environmental and food contamination pathways in salmonellosis transmission and emphasizes accurate parameter estimation as important for understanding and controlling disease dynamics. COVID-19 Salmonellosis Transmission dynamics One Health Climate and environment Outbreak investigation Mathematical modelling Comprehensive review of salmonellosis: current status of the disease and future perspectives https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-4081-ijfs-2024-12904-3f0193ba/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-4081-ijfs-2024-12904-3f0193ba/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT The manuscript underscores the considerable disease burden in the region and delineates strategic interventions aimed at curbing transmission through coordinated policy adjustments and resource allocation. Salmonellosis Surveillance Vaccination Antimicrobial resistance Treatment Journal article Advancements in Rift Valley fever vaccines: a historical overview and prospects for next generation candidates https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41541-023-00769-w-88584c58/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1038-s41541-023-00769-w-88584c58/ Sat, 04 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT The work is relevant to One Health approaches, as RVF causes livestock abortion storms and fetal loss as well as severe human syndromes such as hemorrhagic fever, encephalitis, and retinitis, and continues to threaten endemic regions. Rift Valley fever Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak investigation Vaccination One Health Journal article Hajj: infectious disease surveillance and control https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s0140-6736-14-60381-0-d4c635fa/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s0140-6736-14-60381-0-d4c635fa/ Sun, 01 Jun 2014 00:00:00 GMT The authors highlight that large religious gatherings pose risks for infectious disease transmission among pilgrims and to host populations, may stress the host health system, and require advance surveillance and response planning given epidemic potential. COVID-19 Surveillance Travel medicine One Health Transmission dynamics Journal article Isolation of a novel coronavirus from a man with pneumonia in Saudi Arabia. https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1056-nejmoa1211721-d0ff80d5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1056-nejmoa1211721-d0ff80d5/ Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The original MERS-CoV isolation record for linking later MERS surveillance to its pathogen-discovery context. MERS Diagnostics Genomic epidemiology One Health Journal article Rift Valley fever - a threat for Europe? https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-15-10-19506-en-1b50777d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-ese-15-10-19506-en-1b50777d/ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT The discussion highlights occupational vulnerability during animal handling and processing operations, emphasizing the requirement for strengthened diagnostic capabilities and coordinated international oversight to prevent cross-regional pathogen establishment. Rift Valley fever Outbreak investigation Surveillance Diagnostics Climate and environment Journal article