International accreditation awarded to the National Influenza Center of the Public Health Laboratories of Bahrain
Date : 17 July 2025
Venue : Manama, Bahrain
In a new milestone that reflects the Ministry of Health’s continued dedication to enhancing the quality of laboratory services and reinforcing its standing within global health networks, the National Influenza Center, part of the Public Health Laboratories, has received the External Quality Assessment certification for the detection of influenza and COVID-19 viruses. The certification, issued by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks the twelfth consecutive year the center has achieved the highest score since 2013.
This accomplishment reaffirms the Kingdom of Bahrain’s leading position within the Eastern Mediterranean Region’s Acute Respiratory Infection Surveillance Network and highlights its ongoing commitment to sharing data with global reference centers in accordance with the highest technical and laboratory standards.
