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5/13/24, 1:31 PM Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based technology to detect ‘Legionella’ bacteria - Middle East News 247

Dubai Central Laboratory implements AI-based

technology to detect ‘Legionella’ bacteria

By Middle East News 247 May 13, 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.

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