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About NFID

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1973 dedicated to educating the public and healthcare professionals about the causes, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.





NFID carries out its mission by:

  • Educating the Public
  • Educating Healthcare Professionals
  • Supporting Research and Training in Infectious Diseases
  • Building Coalitions
  • Honoring Scientific and Public Health Achievement, Legislative Contributions, and Philanthropy in Infectious Diseases


National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
4733 Bethesda Avenue
Suite 750
Bethesda, MD 20814

P: (301) 656-0003
F: (301) 907-0878


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