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Nutrition

ັA male health worker takes child's measurement of upper arm circumference (MUAC)
Programme
09 July 2018
Nutrition
Good nutrition is the bedrock of child survival, health and development.
Nutrition experts from five countries gathered in Lao PDR to discuss nutrition information systems.
Press release
26 October 2023
Lao PDR Hosts Meeting with Experts from Five Countries to Discuss Improved Data Monitoring to Address Malnutrition
(Left to right) Dr Sitthorot Rasphone – Director General, Development Research Institute, MPI HE Khamploy Vanasane, Provincial Governor – Phongsally Province Arturo Romboli- Deputy Representative, UNICEF Mme Phonesaly Souksavath, President of the Lao Statistics Bureau, Mr. Thongsouk Paosouly, DG of Planning and Investment - Phongsaly Province.
Press release
03 October 2023
New survey sheds light on drivers of malnutrition among children in Phongsaly
Rice porridge is served at an EU supported health outreach service in Savane Village Phongsaly Province, Lao PDR. This cooking demonstration shows parents how to make healthy one pot meals for their kids.
Press release
05 September 2023
European Union and UNICEF supports media with latest data to tackle malnutrition among Lao children
World Breastfeeding Week 2023
Press release
02 August 2023
Support for breastfeeding mothers key to healthier babies and productive workplaces
“Comprehensive support for mothers to breastfeed is key to healthy babies as well as improved morale and productivity in the workplace.”
mother and two children
Report
26 July 2023
NUTRITION BUDGET BRIEF 2020-2022
LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

Files available for download (2)

Nutrition Budget Brief Design - ENG_WEB_20Jul23 (PDF, 2 MB)
Nutrition Budget Brief Design - LAO_WEB_20Jul23 (PDF, 2 MB)
Breastmilk only
Report
22 June 2023
The Lao Breastmilk Substitutes Decree (Law)
There are prohibitions on BMS products and feeding equipment in terms of marketing and advertising, unless special permission is received.

Files available for download (1)

Decree On Food Products and Feeding Equipment for Infants and Toddlers_Lao and Eng (PDF, 2 MB)
Nutrition forum
Press release
21 February 2023
Lao PDR Doubles Down on Malnutrition to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Meeting
Press release
20 February 2023
New Research Findings Clear Path Towards Addressing Malnutrition Among Lao Children and Women
New research was presented at the Fourth Annual Dissemination Meeting on the National Information Platforms for Nutrition (NIPN), which will help Lao PDR better address nutrition-related challenges among children and women in 2023.
Nutrition supplies
Press release
18 November 2022
$1.6 million worth of supplies handed over by the European Union and UNICEF to improve nutrition in Lao PDR