'Health': Polio Laboratory Renewed 100% Score in Global Health Competency Test

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that the Kuwait Poliovirus Reference Laboratory has once again achieved a perfect score of 100 percent in the World Health Organization’s proficiency testing, marking a new scientific and technical accomplishment that reflects a high level of competence, precision, and quality in laboratory performance.

Dr. Sara Al-Qubandi, head of the Public Health Laboratories Department, stated in a statement issued by the Ministry that this achievement caps the continuous 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 maintaining a perfect score confirms the laboratory’s ability to sustain a high level of competence and accuracy, reflecting the ongoing development of work procedures and quality control systems, which enhances the reliability of laboratory results and their role in supporting health-related decision-making.

Al-Qubandi 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 exemplifies the national expertise and advanced technical capabilities within 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.