{"id":518,"date":"2025-08-19T11:13:54","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:13:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/?p=518"},"modified":"2025-08-19T11:20:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:20:16","slug":"lumbini-agro-environment-laboratory-recognized-under-unicef-project-on-strengthening-water-and-wastewater-laboratories-in-nepal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/?p=518","title":{"rendered":"Lumbini Agro-Environment Laboratory Recognized Under UNICEF Project on Strengthening Water and Wastewater Laboratories in Nepal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bhumahi, Lumbini Province \u2014 19\/08\/2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lumbini Agro-Environment Laboratory, located in Bhumahi, Lumbini Province, has been successfully selected as one of the private water testing laboratories outside the valley under UNICEF\u2019s flagship project <em>\u201cStrengthening Water and Wastewater Laboratories in Nepal.\u201d<\/em> \ud83c\udf89\ud83d\udc4f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A joint assessment team comprising representatives from the <strong>Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management (DWSSM)<\/strong>, the <strong>National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL)<\/strong>, and <strong>UNICEF Nepal<\/strong>, along with SWAT Lab, visited the laboratory today. The team not only evaluated the lab\u2019s technical capabilities but also expressed appreciation for the dedicated efforts of the young professionals working tirelessly over the past five years. <em>\u201cThe youth here are doing remarkable work,\u201d<\/em> one of the team members acknowledged, highlighting the laboratory\u2019s growing role in public health monitoring. \ud83d\ude4c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.11.44_48ab579e-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"dRINKING WATER , uNICEF nEPAL\" class=\"wp-image-519\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;width:1200px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.11.44_48ab579e-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.11.44_48ab579e-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.11.44_48ab579e-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.11.44_48ab579e-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.11.44_48ab579e.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the assessment, discussions were held on possible collaboration between the Government of Nepal (GoN) and private laboratories to enhance capacity during public health emergencies. The visit and recognition mark a significant milestone for Lumbini Agro-Environment Laboratory, reaffirming its commitment to serve communities during times of need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.14.30_6a49e64e-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.14.30_6a49e64e-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.14.30_6a49e64e-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.14.30_6a49e64e-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lumbiniagrolab.com.np\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-19-at-14.14.30_6a49e64e-864x1536.jpg 864w, 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