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Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-

based technology to detect ‘Legionella’

bacteria

BY CONTENT ADMIN

DUBAI, 12th May, 2024 (WAM) — 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 percent of the time. This also leads to a faster completion rate of the work due to fewer
requirements for laboratory supplies.

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 recognised
standards for laboratory and calibration certificates, as well as safeguarding public health and wellness.

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
AOAC International. The technology is very accurate and quick to produce results, typically needing 48 hours as
opposed to the 14 days that traditional methods require.”

In addition, the Acting Director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department stated that more than 100,000 tests
are carried out yearly by microbiological analysis laboratories on a variety of food types, environmental water,
and consumer products (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) to guarantee the safety of goods sold in Dubai markets.

It also entails the use of research and development studies for diverse microbiological examinations, assuring
that laboratories have the capacity to respond promptly to various kinds of circumstances.

Focusing on the health and safety of consumers, the new technology supports the framework of microbiological
exams implemented to make sure that there is no corrupt microbial growth or disease transmitted across different
commodities and products.

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