AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Funding: Laos’s health-sector partners met in Vientiane on Oct. 29 to set 2027 priorities as the country prepares to graduate from least-developed status. With aid expected to fall, they called for more domestic funding, stronger rural staffing and better facilities, alongside careful use of digital tools. Healthcare Costs: Medical care and medicines prices rose 10.3% year on year in October, as overall inflation eased slightly to 7.7%. Youth Health: A sexuality-education programme at a Lao technical college is addressing student welfare, relationships and risks including kratom-infused drinks through lessons and interactive activities. Access to Care: Vietnamese doctors are learning Lao to serve patients who travel long distances for treatment, while Luang Prabang’s half-marathon drew 3,000 runners in support of children’s healthcare.
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