National Genome Center Receives Accreditation from the College of American Pathologists

The National Genome Center has received accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) following a successful evaluation visit, reflecting its commitment to quality and efficiency standards in conducting genetic and diagnostic tests and analyses.

This accreditation marks an important milestone in the development of national capabilities in genomic medicine and demonstrates the Center’s commitment to implementing internationally recognized quality standards. It also enhances the reliability of its results and reinforces its role in providing advanced diagnostic and scientific research services.

With this achievement, the Center joins a distinguished group of regional and international laboratories and medical and scientific institutions accredited by the College of American Pathologists. This recognition is the result of national professionals’ efforts to enhance institutional performance and raise quality standards. It will contribute to improving the Center’s outcomes, expanding its contributions to diagnostic services and scientific research, and creating broader opportunities for specialized scientific cooperation and partnerships, in support of public health objectives and advances in precision medicine.

The National Genome Center’s achievement of this international accreditation reflects the progress made by the Kingdom of Bahrain in developing specialized national capabilities and strengthening its presence in advanced scientific and medical fields. It also supports the development of the healthcare system and keeps pace with global advancements in genomics and precision medicine.