Kuwait Polio Reference Laboratory renews 100% score in WHO proficiency test

Kuwait City -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that the Kuwait Poliovirus Reference Laboratory has renewed its 100 percent score in the World Health Organization’s proficiency testing, marking a new scientific and technical achievement that reflects a high level of competence, precision, and quality in laboratory performance.

In a statement issued by the Ministry, Dr. Sara Al-Qabandi, head of the Public Health Laboratories Department, said this achievement crowns the sustained efforts of national technical staff and their commitment to applying the highest global quality standards in laboratory testing and epidemiological surveillance of infectious diseases.

She explained that renewing the perfect score confirms the laboratory’s ability to maintain a high level of competence and precision, 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 decisions.

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

According to the statement, this achievement embodies the national expertise and advanced technical capabilities of the Public Health Laboratories and reaffirms the Ministry of Health’s commitment to continuing the development of its laboratory services and enhancing its readiness in accordance with international standards. (End) M.N.M.