AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrices and Care: Laos’ inflation eased slightly to 7.7% in October, but medical care and medicines rose 10.3% year on year, adding pressure for households. Sexuality Education: A vocational college in Vientiane is building comprehensive sexuality education around students’ concerns, including dormitory adjustment, relationships and kratom-infused drinks. Health Cooperation: Lao health officials met ASSEA to discuss a proposed project and support for sharing findings on the health impacts of asbestos. Access to Treatment: A hospital in Vietnam treats hundreds of Lao patients each year, some travelling up to 200 kilometres because nearby services lack equipment and trained staff. Child Health: Australia delivered more than 100,000 vaccine doses to protect Lao children and girls. A Luang Prabang half marathon also drew a record 3,000 runners, raising support for free paediatric care at Lao Friends Hospital for Children. Worker Protection: A national symposium called for wider social security coverage and climate adaptation measures to protect workers’ health and livelihoods, especially in the informal economy.
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