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Lao PDR launches nationwide HPV immunization campaign to protect girls against cervical cancer

In a significant move to enhance girls' health, Lao PDR Ministry of Health, in partnership with UNICEF, the WHO and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, with support from the Government of Australia, has launched the 2024 HPV immunization campaign.

Lao PDR and partners commence nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign

The Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR), in collaboration with its partners, today launched a crucial nationwide measles and rubella (MR) vaccination campaign.

Government of Lao PDR and partners announce campaign to tackle measles and rubella

In a major effort to protect children's health, the Lao PDR Ministry of Health announced a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign today. 

World Bank and partners to build on support for improved health and nutrition in Lao PDR

Over 7.5 million people from under-served rural areas in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) will benefit from a US$ 62 million World Bank project to improve health and nutrition services.

Lao PDR receives over 650,000 doses of measles and rubella vaccine with support from Gavi

The Government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) has received over 650,000 doses of measles and rubella (MR) vaccine to help protect against and prevent the spread of the two illnesses, as part of Gavi’s support to the country’s…

Fighting cervical cancer in Lao PDR

In 2021, led by the Lao Women’s Union, Laos made a commitment to combat HPV.

COVAX roll-out - Lao PDR

Lao PDR COVAX vaccine roll-out information and latest news.

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