Experts from the United States and Lao PDR met in Vientiane on May 31 to create action plans to strengthen resilience against health threats such as infectious diseases and emerging diseases that can pass from animals to humans.
Through increased dialogue and engagement in recent years, the United States and Laos have worked to overcome a painful historical legacy to forge a new partnership based on cooperation and mutual respect. Through the newly-established Comprehensive Partnership, the United States and Laos are opening a new era of bilateral relations based on common interests as well as a shared desire to heal the wounds of the past and build a foundation for the future.
As Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) looks to play a greater role with its neighbors – it borders Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand and Vietnam – challenges remain in helping improve health and nutrition among women and children as well as ensuring that people with disabilities receive the quality care they need to contribute to the country’s future.
The United States today announced plans to launch activities in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) to help reduce malnutrition rates and growth stunting in vulnerable communities through nutritional supplements, improved methods of feeding infants and young children, and better community sanitation.
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