AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUNFPA Partnership Milestone: Laos and UNFPA marked 50 years of cooperation on sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, youth empowerment, gender equality, and population data systems in Vientiane. Tobacco Control Training Boost: Laos’ Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office launched its 2026 Tobacco Control Training Programme via monthly webinars, with 900+ tobacco control professionals registered from the WHO Western Pacific Region, including Laos. Kidney Care Upgrade: Friendship Hospital says it is ready to provide kidney transplant surgery for end-stage chronic kidney disease, supported by trained staff, specialized equipment, and a non-profit technical cooperation with Thailand’s Ramathibodi Hospital. Regional Health & Security Cooperation: Laos’ foreign minister led ASEAN-related meetings, including work on transnational crime prevention (including online scams and money laundering) and regional public health cooperation. Tourism With Health Implications: Laos reported 2.59 million foreign visitors in the first half of 2026 (+9.87%), with Thailand, China, and Vietnam as top sources—good news for services, but a reminder to keep health systems ready for surges.
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