UAE launches new Biosafety Level 3 mobile lab

UAE launches new Biosafety Level 3 mobile lab

Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has introduced the UAE’s first mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety Level 3) laboratory. Equipped to handle highly infectious disease agents, including Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever and yellow fever, the BSL-3 mobile laboratory will enhance the emirate’s infectious disease preparedness through swift, safe and accurate testing of communicable diseases. Matar Saeed Al Nuaimi, ADPHC’s director-general, said: “The launch of the mobile BSL-3 laboratory in the emirate will support us in enhancing the preparations of the capital to respond to, control and investigate infectious diseases, and achieve the vision of ADPHC towards enhancing a healthy and safe community. Since the establishment of ADPHC in 2019, under the guidance of our wise leadership, ADPHC has created a positive impact on the standards of public health in Abu Dhabi and established strategic partnerships to maintain health and safety in society.” Dr Farida Al Hosani, executive director of infectious diseases and official spokesperson for the UAE health sector, said: “This newly launched state-of-the-art mobile laboratory will offer swift and free testing to identify those exposed to viral infections and pathogens. Abu Dhabi is well-equipped and prepared to adequately manage any public health threat that faces the community.” Biosafety levels