AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealth Cooperation: Laos’ Deputy Health Minister met ASSEA representatives in Vientiane to discuss a proposed health project, while officials also sought support for sharing findings on the health and economic impacts of asbestos. Technical planning continues as the partners await an agreement. Child Health: Australia has delivered more than 100,000 vaccine doses to protect Lao children and girls, while the government and UNICEF reaffirmed their commitment to a healthy start for every child. Care Access: Vietnamese doctors are learning Lao to better treat patients crossing the border for care; some travel up to 200 kilometres, reflecting gaps in local services. Children’s Healthcare: A record 3,000 runners joined Luang Prabang’s half-marathon, raising support for Lao Friends Hospital for Children, which provides free paediatric care. Climate and Health: A Vientiane symposium urged wider social protection for vulnerable workers, including access to healthcare as climate risks threaten livelihoods and working conditions.
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