Inclusive Community Health in Laos: Laos marked the inaugural Inclusion Champion Awards 2026 in Vientiane under “Inclusive Community Health,” with the Vice Minister of Health urging services that reach everyone without discrimination by gender, age, disability, ethnicity, or health status. Winners included an HIV/AIDS response contributor, Setthathirath Hospital for inclusive public health, and TestVTE for community wellness—highlighting how providers and community groups can build trust and reduce stigma. Sustainable Agri-Food Push: Laos launched a project (to Dec 2030) with the ADB and partners to strengthen sustainable agri-food systems, expand finance access, and improve food and nutrition security. It targets smallholder farmers with nutrition support in 105 villages (with the World Food Programme) and backs climate-resilient production, food safety certification, and export market access. Nutrition & Local Supply: Soukchaleun Farm is expanding an integrated egg production chain across Champasak and Vientiane, aiming to improve poultry health and hygiene, reduce costs, and better match demand. The company plans to sell 18-week pullets from 2027 with technical guidance on vaccination, disease prevention, and productivity. Regional Health Cooperation: Bangladesh and Laos agreed to expand trade and start labour recruitment, and also flagged cooperation areas including healthcare, eco-tourism, climate change, consular work, and higher education.