Last updated 15.09.2026
Purpose, Strategy and Activities
At the heart of Luxembourg’s healthcare system, the Laboratoire national de santé (LNS) contributes every day to protecting and improving the health of the population. Through its laboratory, research, surveillance and prevention activities, as well as its scientific and technical expertise, the LNS supports healthcare professionals and authorities in carrying out their missions and contributes to informing public health priorities.
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Missions
As a public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Social Security, the LNS plays a central role in protecting and promoting public health in Luxembourg.
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Expertise
Thanks to its multidisciplinary expertise and cutting-edge technologies, the LNS provides specialised analyses in the following fields:
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National initiatives
Through its scientific and technical expertise, the LNS provides essential support in developing prevention, surveillance and response strategies to address public health challenges in Luxembourg.
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Research Projects
As part of its missions, the LNS conducts research activities in close collaboration with strategic partners in Luxembourg and internationally. Its work, regularly recognised on the international stage, reflects its high level of expertise across its fields of competence.
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Our main partners
The LNS operates at the intersection of healthcare, education and research. These missions are carried out through a network of committed partners, including hospitals, institutions, universities, public administrations, as well as public- and private-sector organisations.
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Education and awareness
As a public institution, the Laboratoire national de santé (LNS) plays an essential role in education and the dissemination of scientific and medical knowledge in Luxembourg, as well as in raising awareness of public health issues.
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