Our work in Lao PDR

Our work in Lao PDR

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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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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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Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
18 November 2025

Joint external evaluation of the International Health Regulations (2005) core capacities of the Lao People’s...

The Joint External Evaluation (JEE) team would like to express its appreciation to Lao People’s Democratic Republic for volunteering to undertake...

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Mekong Malaria Elimination Programme epidemiology summary, volume 30, April-June 2025
9 September 2025

Mekong Malaria Elimination Programme epidemiology summary, volume 30, April-June 2025

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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Mekong Malaria Elimination Programme epidemiology summary, volume 29, January–March 2025
13 June 2025

Mekong Malaria Elimination Programme epidemiology summary, volume 29, January–March 2025

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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