AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPandemic Preparedness Boost: Laos launched ALERT-LAO with FAO and UNICEF, backed by a US$17.59m Pandemic Fund grant, to strengthen early warning, lab systems, and One Health capacity across all 18 provinces. Cross-Border Health Drills: Laos and Thailand ran joint public health emergency response exercises in Champasak/Ubon Ratchathani to test surveillance and coordination for outbreaks like avian influenza, anthrax, and Ebola. HIV Snapshot for the Mekong: Thailand reported 557,993 cumulative HIV cases and falling new infections, while Laos officials track rising infections among young people—highlighting prevention gaps and the need for consistent condom use. Nutrition & Breastfeeding Push: Laos marked National Nutrition Day and World Breastfeeding Week, stressing maternal nutrition and breastfeeding to support child immunity and healthy growth. Cold-Chain Food Trade: The China-Laos Railway moved over 100,000 tons of cold-chain vegetables this year, up more than 62%, supporting fresh produce exports. Deportation Health Risks: Reports describe a renewed U.S. deportation push sending some Lao and Hmong people back, raising serious concerns about family separation and access to ongoing medical treatment.
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