Rumours about the death of an infant after being immunised against measles-rubella and polio have been cited as one reason why the nation’s vaccination campaign is not achieving the desired results this year.
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The highest number of 1,457 dengue patients were recorded in the Lao capital Vientiane
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The Lao Ministry of Health on Saturday reported 142 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total number of infections to 5,923, and 11 deaths were recorded.
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Laos has reported no new Covid-19 case for more than 50 days but it still has plenty to handle with dengue fever.
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Despite the arrival of COVID-19 in the Lao PDR last month, the health system here is continuing to provide essential health services – and in particular immunization
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The Lao government aims to increase the use of modern contraceptives to 65 percent of the population by 2020, according to …
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As of May 1, all cigarette products of all brands, either domestically made or imported for commercial purposes in Laos, must be affixed with health warnings covering 75 percent of the packaging.
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