AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAlcohol Safety: The parents of Australian backpacker Bianca Jones, who died in Laos from methanol poisoning in 2024, are urging school leavers to drink responsibly and learn the risks of tainted alcohol. Six people died after drinking contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng. Newborn Care: Seven Lao doctors and seven nurses completed neonatal training in Türkiye, covering premature infant care, jaundice and breathing support; the program builds on training for staff from 17 Lao provincial hospitals. Mekong Water: Arsenic levels in the Mekong remain below standards in Bokeo and Luang Prabang, according to a recent report. Air Quality: Laos, Thailand and Myanmar are working together to tackle cross-border haze, a regional pollution threat with implications for public health.
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