AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMekong Health Alert: Doctors and tests are finding elevated arsenic in a Thai fisherman’s fingernails and urine, with the toxin also detected in the Mekong—linked to illegal mining in Myanmar and raising fears for fish, food safety, and livelihoods across the basin. Blood Supply Push: The Lao Red Cross marked World Blood Donor Day with a Vientiane campaign expected to collect 400+ units, urging regular voluntary donations to keep safe blood available for patients. Hospital Management Training: A French Embassy-backed workshop is training Lao hospital administrators on governance, quality, risk, procurement, emergency readiness, and digital health tools like health information systems and telemedicine. Care Access for Survivors: South Korea launched an 11-language public awareness campaign for abused migrant women, including Lao-language materials, to ensure protective services and counseling are available regardless of legal residency status. Regional Trade Rules Debate: Over 80 civil society groups urged ASEAN and Australia/New Zealand to review and remove ISDS investor-suing-government rules from the updated AANZFTA deal, citing risks to public health and environmental protections.
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