Lao PDR convenes its first High-Level Policy Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence in Health
The Ministry of Health of the Lao People's Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), convenes the country's first High-Level Policy ...
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– ...
Catching eyes to save lives: the giant mosquito disrupting dengue in Lao PDR
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 ...
Protecting youth and public health from alcohol marketing: Time to put people over profits
Alcohol-related harm is on the rise. According to the Statistics Yearbook 2024 from the Lao Statistics Bureau, in 2024 alone, nearly 7,000 road crashes were recorded in Lao PDR, re ...
Toward a tobacco-free future: A decisive moment for strengthening tobacco control in Lao PDR
On this World No Tobacco Day, we commend the Government of Lao PDR for its bold and sustained leadership in tobacco control. The past few years have marked a pivotal period for tob ...
Eliminating schistosomiasis: A blueprint for health and hope in Lao PDR
The fight against communicable diseases is a long one. It requires decades of investment, perseverance and commitment – a situation particularly true for often under-resourced negl ...
Standing with science: Turning data into better health for all
This year’s World Health Day theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” reminds us that science is not only about laboratories or medical breakthroughs. It is also about how ...
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