العربية 
Sana’a – As part of enhancing the practical aspect and bridging theoretical knowledge with field application, the Medical Laboratories Department at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences – University of Science and Technology (UST) in Sana’a conducted a field visit for third-year female students of the department to Sami Mineral Water Factory, within the requirements of the Water and Food Bacteriology course.
The practical visit aims to equip the female students with direct hands-on experience in water quality testing, familiarizing them with the procedures followed in monitoring the microbial safety of mineral water—from various production stages to approved bacteriological analyses ensuring product compliance with health specifications.
During the visit, the students observed sterilization mechanisms, sample collection methods, and laboratory analysis techniques for detecting bacterial contaminants, alongside a comprehensive explanation provided by the factory specialists regarding the applied quality and food safety standards.
This activity comes within the Faculty and university’s keenness to enhance practical training, elevate the students’ competence, and prepare them for the labor market by providing applied learning opportunities and direct interaction with productive institutions relevant to their specialization.
