Lao PDR enhances whole-of-government action to prevent tobacco industry interference and strengthen ENDS ban
Lao PDR’s Ministry of Health and WHO held a national workshop to strengthen protection of public health policies from tobacco industry interference and improve enforcement of the c ...
Lao PDR and WHO reinforce commitment to advance primary health care and universal health coverage
Lao PDR and WHO reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen primary health care, advance universal health coverage, and address rising noncommunicable diseases. During his first vis ...
From commitment to action: Lao PDR moves forward with Health National Adaptation Plan
The Ministry of Health of Lao PDR, together with WHO, ADB and development partners, held a national consultation to operationalize the Health National Adaptation Plan (H‑NAP) 2025– ...
High-level delegation visit to Savannakhet reviews progress on RMNCAH services
A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Health, Luxembourg, and UN agencies (UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO) visited Savannakhet on 27–29 January 2026 to review progress of the UN Joint P ...
From the Ground Up: Community-Led Efforts Keeping Dengue at Bay in Lao PDR
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne disease, remains a significant public health concern in Lao PDR, with outbreaks during the rainy season from May to October. In 2024, dengue cases su ...
Practical Infection Prevention and Control training in Lao PDR, “will save lives”
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is essential for keeping patients and healthcare workers infecsafe. Strong IPC measures can reduce the risk of infections during a hospital s ...
Preparing Lao PDR’s Emergency Medical Team
In times of crisis, Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) play a critical role providing life-saving medical care. Responding to natural disasters, outbreaks and other public health emerg ...
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