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5/13/24, 1:27 PM Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based technology to detect ‘Legionella' bacteria

Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based technology to
detect ‘Legionella' bacteria

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Up to 99 per cent accuracy in quantitative detection of bacterial counts
Procedure is supported by an integrated technological system operates by the laboratory, which
encompasses 5,000 advanced technologies and devices

Hind Mahmoud Ahmed:
'The technology is extremely precise and prompt, generating results in 48 hours against the standard 14-day
processes.'
“Microbiological analysis laboratories carry out more than 100,000 tests per year”
Dubai, UAE, May 12, 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
cutting-edge systems that improve the overall effectiveness of the Emirate's health and safety system. The latest
move furthers the Municipality's objective of developing and implementing globally recognized standards for
laboratory and calibration certificates, as well as safeguarding public health and wellness.
Eng. Hind commented, 'This revolutionary method of detecting the Legionella pulmonary bacteria is among the
latest to be accredited globally by the European Water Testing Network. It also has a certificate of recognition from

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