AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCleft Care in Laos: Japanese and Lao doctors will deliver free cleft lip and cleft palate surgery for Lao children at Setthathirath Hospital in Vientiane from 24–28 August 2026, with registration now open via the hospital’s Dental Department. Air Pollution & Heat Response: Cambodia joined a WHO-led regional push with Laos, Thailand and others to tackle air pollution and climate-driven heat risks, launching a road map on air quality and a community of practice for health impact assessment. Transboundary Haze Monitoring: Thailand is setting up a “war room” in Laos to monitor and curb cross-border haze and PM2.5 ahead of the next burning season. Public Health Access & Safety: Laos’ EDL scheduled power cuts across parts of Vientiane districts early July, including near district hospitals—an operational reminder for health services during outages. Regional Health Cooperation: Laos and Vietnam’s Oudomxay–Son La agreement for 2026–2029 highlights expanded cross-border work, including tackling drug and human trafficking. Cancer Trend Watch: A new study reports rising breast cancer incidence among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women, including higher rates in younger patients and more distant-stage disease.
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