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Media to Strengthen Promotion of COVID-19 Vaccination in Lao PDR

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, with the support of UNICEF, organized a briefing for news editors on how the media can play an instrumental role to improve COVID-19 vaccination coverage in northern Lao PDR.

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Ministry of Health, Australia, and UNICEF Mark One Year Anniversary of Cooperation on Safe and Effective COVID-19 Immunization

Today marks the one year anniversary since the beginning of their cooperation under the ongoing programme to support safe and effective deployment of COVID-19 vaccines in Lao PDR

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Digital learning in the making

Developed in response to COVID-19’s impact on education in Lao PDR and the rapid closure of schools, Khang Panya Lao now has more than 90,000 users

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A New Way of Teaching and Learning for the New-Normal

The Ministry of Education and Sports, UNICEF and its partners the EU and GPE, are equipping teachers in Lao PDR with the digital technology and knowledge.

Project launch

France, UNICEF and WFP join hands to improve child health and nutrition in Phongsaly province

More than 5,000 children under five will benefit from early detection and treatment of malnutrition under the new partnership across six districts of Phongsaly Province.

Project launch

USAID and UNICEF join forces to quell the impact of COVID-19 on education in Lao PDR through inclusive and effective learning

The newly announced USAID-UNICEF partnership will contribute towards recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 on education in Lao PDR by empowering children with inclusive education, foundational learning and skills for life.

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The Government of Lao PDR, the European Union, WHO and UNICEF jointly Celebrate the Life-Saving Power of Vaccines on World Immunization Week 2022

Joint Op-Ed by the European Union, WHO and UNICEF.

Media briefing

Survey by Ministry of Health and UNICEF Shows Almost 100 Per Cent Vaccination Coverage in Touristic Zones

Tourism green zones in Vientiane Capital, Vientiane province, and Luang Prabang province have reached 99.67 per cent vaccination rate and residents display high levels of knowledge about COVID-19 prevention measures.

Australia, Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF observe the roll out of COVID-19 vaccination in Vientiane Capital

Australia, Ministry of Health, WHO and UNICEF observe the roll out of COVID-19 vaccination in Vientiane Capital

Vaccines provided by Australia are helping to provide protection for the most vulnerable groups in Lao PDR against the rising threat of Omicron.

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To avert a learning catastrophe, schools must stay open amidst Omicron threat and beyond

Joint Op-Ed by UNICEF Representative to Lao PDR, Dr Pia Rebello Britto and WHO Representative to Lao PDR, Dr Ying-Ru Jacqueline Lo