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Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-

based technology to detect ‘Legionella’

bacteria

12 May, 2024

Dubai Central Laboratory, affiliated with Dubai Municipality has implemented
a new artificial intelligence (AI) technology which is the first in the region to
seamlessly detect Legionella pulmonary bacteria, a form of bacteria that causes
several acute respiratory infections.

The method is both accurate and sustainable in identifying live colonies of this
type of bacteria. It also shows the results of the examination in specific
concentrations from the specimen,

accurately quantifying the bacterial counts to 99 per cent of the time. This also
leads to faster completion rate of the work due to fewer requirements for
laboratory supplies.

Eng. Hind Mahmoud Ahmed, Director of the Dubai Central Laboratory
Department, underscored Dubai Municipality’s commitment towards
developing digital infrastructure for its laboratories and equipping them with

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