AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHumanitarian readiness: The China-Laos “Peace Train-2026” medical rescue exercise in Vientiane moved into full-process drills, using drones, robot dogs, unmanned transport and an AI-enabled casualty reception system to speed search, triage and evacuation. Power and health access: A new report highlights how Laos’ growing electricity exports still leave local hospitals and clinics vulnerable to frequent outages, with medical equipment (including ventilators, X-ray and ultrasound) affected when the grid fails. Public health policy wins: Laos’ role in ASEAN tobacco control is reflected in the ASEAN Smoke-Free Awards, where Baguio City received a Gold Award for smoke-free enforcement—an example of how local policy can protect health. Flood response for women and girls: Lao Women’s Union, UNFPA and Australia supported dignity kits for flood-affected women and girls, including menstrual hygiene items and referrals for sexual and reproductive health and protection services. Dengue prevention scale-up: The Laos DDDiL “Welcome Wolbachia” program expanded to new provinces in 2026, building on earlier gains that helped reduce dengue risk for over 1.5 million people.
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