AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCave Rescue Crisis: Laos rescue teams are in day seven of a desperate effort to reach seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun’s Longcheng district after heavy rain triggered flash flooding; divers have gone about 100 meters in and rescuers are now pumping water and exploring air shafts, but rising water and remote, steep terrain are slowing progress and there’s been no contact since the trapping. Public Health Funding: Luxembourg and UNICEF helped plug a routine vaccine supply gap via a handover at Laos’ National Immunisation Programme warehouse, aiming to keep immunisation steady for children and adolescents. Capacity Building: Singapore and Laos wrapped a three-week English and technology communication course for 30 Champasak officials, expanding training beyond Vientiane. Policy Prep: Laos launched its national steering committee to prepare for the 3rd Cluster Munitions Review Conference in Vientiane this September. Ongoing Context: The week also flagged rising Mekong-region living costs, with Laos hit hard by inflation.
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