{"id":56038,"date":"2026-04-25T16:01:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:01:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/national-observance-of-world-laboratory-day-in-asmara"},"modified":"2026-04-25T16:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T16:45:20","slug":"national-observance-of-world-laboratory-day-in-asmara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eritrea\/all-news\/national-observance-of-world-laboratory-day-in-asmara","title":{"rendered":"National Observance of World Laboratory Day in Asmara"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"ap-summary\" dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<h4>What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n<p>World Laboratory Day was celebrated in Asmara on April 23, emphasizing the importance of laboratories in scientific discovery and public health. Dr. Efrem Gebremeskel highlighted the establishment of various laboratories across Eritrea to support national development and called for collaborative efforts among ministries to enhance laboratory services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. <\/strong> <\/span>World Laboratory Day was observed at the national level in Asmara on 23 April.<\/p>\n<p>The objective of the observance was to honor the crucial roles laboratories and laboratory professionals play in scientific discovery, public health, and industrial innovation, as well as to recognize the expertise of scientists and technicians.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Efrem Gebremeskel, Director of Animal Health at the National Laboratory of the Ministry of Agriculture, noting the role of laboratories in national development and public health, said that a number of laboratories have been established across the country to support national goals, realize economic development and public health, and ensure environmental protection and natural resources management. He also called for integrated efforts among ministries that need laboratory services, as well as for sharing experiences and complementing one another.<\/p>\n<p>At the event, research papers were presented by experts from the Ministries of Agriculture; Health; Land, Water and Environment; as well as the National Medicines and Food Administration, focusing on activities they are conducting related to laboratories.<\/p>\n<p>The participants conducted extensive discussions on the research papers presented and adopted various recommendations, including enhancing the role of laboratories in the provision of quality products, introducing integrated activities, putting in place adequate facilities, producing qualified experts, and ensuring that the establishment of laboratories takes into account the health of experts, among others.<\/p>\n<p>World Laboratory Day is an annual event that recognizes the significant contributions of laboratories and laboratory professionals to health and science. Established to promote awareness of the role of laboratories in public health, the day encourages collaboration among various sectors to improve laboratory services and outcomes. In Eritrea, the observance underscores the government&#8217;s commitment to enhancing laboratory capabilities for national development and public health initiatives. The event serves as a platform for experts to share research and best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and quality in laboratory services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Eritrea<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What You Need to Know World Laboratory Day was celebrated in Asmara on April 23, emphasizing the importance of laboratories in scientific discovery and public health. Dr. Efrem Gebremeskel highlighted the establishment of various laboratories across Eritrea to support national development and called for collaborative efforts among ministries to enhance laboratory services. Africa-Press &#8211; Eritrea. 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