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Children showing off their finger markings following vaccination. Nationwide Measles and Rubella Campaign in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 17- 30 November 2014.

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Addressing Lao PDR’s complex air pollution situation

17 February 2025

7 April 2025

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Ministry of Health and WHO commemorate 143rd World Tuberculosis Day: “Yes! We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, Deliver.”

21 March 2025

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Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) builds on efforts to advance national health security through its second Joint External Evaluation

30 January 2025

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Lao PDR Ministry of Health pilots text message vaccine reminders for childhood immunizations

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WHO has been supporting the development of health services and the health system in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic since 1950.

The country office is recognized by the Ministry of Health and other partners as a valuable source of technical expertise and one of the lead partners in the health sector.

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7 April 2025

A healthy Lao PDR: the smartest development investment

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Mekong Malaria Elimination Programme epidemiology summary, volume 27, July–September 2024

The Mekong Malaria Elimination (MME) programme is an initiative aimed at supporting Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries – Cambodia, Lao People's...

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Workshop on Malaria Surveillance and Elimination in the Greater Mekong Subregion, Nha Trang City, Viet Nam, 31 October - 1 November 2024

The WHO Mekong Malaria Elimination programme hosted a two-day workshop in Nha Trang City, Viet Nam, from 31 October to 1 November 2024, gathering representatives...

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Mekong malaria elimination: epidemiology summary, volume 26 April–June 2024

The Mekong Malaria Elimination (MME) programme is an initiative aimed at supporting Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS) countries – Cambodia, Lao People's...

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A girl gets a check up at a medical facility

23 January 2024

Our work in Lao PDR

News from Lao PDR

Commentaries

WHO has been supporting the development of health services and the health system in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic since 1950.

The country office is recognized by the Ministry of Health and other partners as a valuable source of technical expertise and one of the lead partners in the health sector.

Publications

Mekong Malaria Elimination Programme epidemiology summary, volume 27, July–September 2024

Workshop on Malaria Surveillance and Elimination in the Greater Mekong Subregion, Nha Trang City, Viet...

Mekong malaria elimination: epidemiology summary, volume 26 April–June 2024

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Stronger governance, increased vaccination, improved maternal health via CONNECT in Lao PDR

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