Polio Laboratory Achieves 100% in WHO Assessment
The reference laboratory renewed its perfect score in the proficiency test, reflecting its accuracy and high performance quality.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The Kuwait Reference Centre 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 maintaining a 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 continuous efforts exerted 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 achieving a perfect score again confirms the laboratory’s ability to maintain a high level of competence and accuracy, and reflects the ongoing development 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 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.
This achievement exemplifies the national expertise and advanced technical capabilities within 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.
