'Health': National Poliovirus Laboratory Renewed 100% Certification

The Kuwait Reference Laboratory for Poliovirus, under the Public Health Laboratories Department of the Public Health Administration at the Ministry of Health, has achieved a new scientific and technical milestone by renewing its 100% score in the World Health Organization’s proficiency testing, reflecting a high level of competence, accuracy, and quality in laboratory performance.

Dr. Sara Al-Qabandi, Head of the Public Health Laboratories Department, emphasized that this achievement is the culmination of the sustained efforts made by national technical staff and their commitment to applying the highest global quality standards in laboratory testing and epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases.

She clarified that renewing the perfect score confirms the laboratory’s ability to maintain a high level of competence and accuracy, and reflects the continuous improvement of work procedures and quality control systems, thereby enhancing the reliability of laboratory results and their role in supporting health-related decision-making.

She added that this excellence underscores the vital role played by the Public Health Laboratories Department in strengthening the health security framework, supporting surveillance and early response efforts, and contributing to national and international initiatives aimed at eradicating polio and safeguarding public health in the State of Kuwait.

This achievement embodies the national expertise and advanced technical capabilities of the Public Health Laboratories, and reaffirms the Ministry of Health’s commitment to continuously developing its laboratory services and enhancing its readiness in accordance with international standards.