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 ...
Strengthening national and subnational capacity for dengue preparedness through EWARS
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a national and subnational training to introduce the use of the Early Warning, Alert and ...
Strengthening preparedness: Lao PDR sets priorities for health security in 2026
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and key national and development partners, convened the annual meeting on the National Health Secu ...
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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